Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $44,690 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $64,980
Employed locally 1,000
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $38,550
    50th (median)
    $44,690
    75th
    $48,930
    90th
    $64,980

    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 Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,860
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,850
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $43,370
    Light Truck Drivers $37,370
    Bus Drivers, School $43,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in South Central Tennessee is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in South Central Tennessee is 3.7% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,550.