Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $49,100 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $38,750
90th percentile $60,040
Employed locally 1,070
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,750
    25th
    $43,840
    50th (median)
    $49,100
    75th
    $49,160
    90th
    $60,040

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 35% 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,780
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,850
    Light Truck Drivers$44,700
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,520
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Salem, OR is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Salem, OR is 5.8% above 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,750 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,840.