Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $44,420 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $63,970
Employed locally 180
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $39,710
    50th (median)
    $44,420
    75th
    $51,300
    90th
    $63,970

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 52% 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $57,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    Modesto, CA $55,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $54,540

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,980
    Light Truck Drivers$45,100
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,580
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 4.2% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,710.