Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $34,820 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.74
10th percentile $22,910
90th percentile $59,610
Employed locally 50
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,910
    25th
    $28,790
    50th (median)
    $34,820
    75th
    $42,840
    90th
    $59,610

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490

    Nearby metros — Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,060
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,310
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $44,360
    Charleston, WV $42,790
    Morgantown, WV $42,250
    Wheeling, WV-OH $38,680

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,810
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,220
    Driver/Sales Workers $28,190
    Light Truck Drivers $31,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $48,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Parkersburg, WV is $16.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.31 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Parkersburg, WV is 24.9% below the national median of $46,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,910 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,790.