Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,970 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $31,420
90th percentile $58,650
Employed locally 1,150
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,420
    25th
    $34,840
    50th (median)
    $37,970
    75th
    $46,840
    90th
    $58,650

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,670
    Bus Drivers, School $45,100
    Light Truck Drivers $34,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in South Arkansas is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in South Arkansas is 18.2% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,420 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,840.