Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Southside Virginia

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

Median annual salary $46,340 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $34,720
90th percentile $54,980
Employed locally 700
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,720
    25th
    $38,450
    50th (median)
    $46,340
    75th
    $47,800
    90th
    $54,980

    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 Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,370
    Bus Drivers, School $38,860
    Light Truck Drivers $36,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southside Virginia is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Southside Virginia is 0.1% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,720 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,450.