Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $38,720 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.62
10th percentile $30,480
90th percentile $46,000
Employed locally 360
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,480
    25th
    $34,330
    50th (median)
    $38,720
    75th
    $43,690
    90th
    $46,000

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Lancaster, PA $51,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470
    Fayetteville, NC $50,540
    Anchorage, AK $48,950

    Related occupations in Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,890
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,760
    Light Truck Drivers$35,370
    Bus Drivers, School$39,020
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$29,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rocky Mount, NC is $18.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 16.5% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,480 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,330.