Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $44,520 -4% vs national
Median hourly $21.41
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $55,020
Employed locally 10,490
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $39,250
    50th (median)
    $44,520
    75th
    $45,370
    90th
    $55,020

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 40% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Odessa, TX $46,560
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,240
    Wichita Falls, TX $45,360
    Midland, TX $44,240

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,600
    Light Truck Drivers $39,300
    Driver/Sales Workers $26,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in San Antonio, TX is $21.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in San Antonio, TX is 4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,250.