Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $39,740 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $33,630
90th percentile $57,640
Employed locally 80
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,630
    25th
    $35,090
    50th (median)
    $39,740
    75th
    $48,650
    90th
    $57,640

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 40% 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
    Flint, MI $76,430
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880
    Jacksonville, FL $50,140
    Gainesville, FL $49,090
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,990

    Related occupations in Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,640
    Light Truck Drivers $44,380
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Punta Gorda, FL is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 14.3% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,630 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,090.