Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $39,040 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.77
10th percentile $33,100
90th percentile $49,790
Employed locally 660
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,100
    25th
    $34,820
    50th (median)
    $39,040
    75th
    $45,310
    90th
    $49,790

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 42% 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
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390
    Harrisonburg, VA $55,470
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$51,480
    Light Truck Drivers$35,520
    Bus Drivers, School$39,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Roanoke, VA is $18.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Roanoke, VA is 15.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,100 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,820.