Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $52,450 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $42,500
90th percentile $71,070
Employed locally 8,130
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,500
    25th
    $45,690
    50th (median)
    $52,450
    75th
    $59,390
    90th
    $71,070

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 47% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 53% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Delaware $60,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Hawaii $58,070

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $47,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $69,290
    Light Truck Drivers $48,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,170
    Driver/Sales Workers $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Seattle, WA is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Seattle, WA is 13.1% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,500 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,690.