Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $38,360 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.44
10th percentile $27,470
90th percentile $49,540
Employed locally 200
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,470
    25th
    $31,610
    50th (median)
    $38,360
    75th
    $44,270
    90th
    $49,540

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 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
    Delaware $60,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $56,580
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,580
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $31,560
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Light Truck Drivers $39,780
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,500
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $116,130
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $47,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Slidell, LA is $18.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Slidell, LA is 17.3% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,470 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,610.