Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Southern West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,300 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.38
10th percentile $27,670
90th percentile $48,160
Employed locally 150
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,670
    25th
    $32,690
    50th (median)
    $40,300
    75th
    $42,700
    90th
    $48,160

    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 Southern West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,330
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,140
    Bus Drivers, School $29,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,200
    Light Truck Drivers $40,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Southern West Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southern West Virginia is $19.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southern West Virginia above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Southern West Virginia is 13.1% 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 Southern West Virginia?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,670 per year in Southern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,690.