Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,940 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.12
10th percentile $30,200
90th percentile $57,820
Employed locally 650
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,200
    25th
    $35,110
    50th (median)
    $43,940
    75th
    $49,350
    90th
    $57,820

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,300
    Light Truck Drivers $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,030
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers $36,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southwest Alabama is $21.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.38 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Southwest Alabama is 5.3% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,200 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,110.