Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $37,470 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $29,880
90th percentile $48,980
Employed locally 1,910
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,880
    25th
    $33,240
    50th (median)
    $37,470
    75th
    $46,220
    90th
    $48,980

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,350
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,780
    Light Truck Drivers$36,350
    Bus Drivers, School$30,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in South Georgia is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in South Georgia is 19.2% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,880 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,240.