Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Rome, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rome, GA

Median annual salary $37,030 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $31,710
90th percentile $48,060
Employed locally 290
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,710
    25th
    $33,740
    50th (median)
    $37,030
    75th
    $44,730
    90th
    $48,060

    Rome economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,540 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 41% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $50,350
    Gainesville, FL $49,090
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,710
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,620
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Sheboygan, WI $46,220

    Related occupations in Rome, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,360
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,930
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,160
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $25,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,750
    Light Truck Drivers $36,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rome, GA is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Rome, GA is 20.2% 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 Rome?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,710 per year in Rome, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,740.