Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Savannah, GA

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

Median annual salary $45,120 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $36,620
90th percentile $51,970
Employed locally 2,450
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,620
    25th
    $39,620
    50th (median)
    $45,120
    75th
    $46,710
    90th
    $51,970

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 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
    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 Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,290
    Light Truck Drivers $45,220
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $28,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Savannah, GA is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Savannah, GA is 2.7% 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,620 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,620.