Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $39,010 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.76
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $49,210
Employed locally 640
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,890
    50th (median)
    $39,010
    75th
    $45,640
    90th
    $49,210

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,990
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,180
    Bus Drivers, School$48,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$30,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southwest Virginia is $18.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Southwest Virginia is 15.9% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,890.