Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $42,760 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.56
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $63,060
Employed locally 110
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $38,230
    50th (median)
    $42,760
    75th
    $54,290
    90th
    $63,060

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 39% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Lexington Park, MD $50,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,060
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $46,670
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $44,360

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,570
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,750
    Driver/Sales Workers$40,110
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,410
    Light Truck Drivers$47,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Salisbury, MD is $20.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Salisbury, MD is 7.8% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,230.