Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $47,600 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $40,290
90th percentile $58,740
Employed locally 1,260
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,290
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $47,600
    75th
    $58,740
    90th
    $58,740

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 35% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Delaware $60,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Hawaii $58,070

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,760
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,320
    Light Truck Drivers $43,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,810
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Spokane, WA is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Spokane, WA is 2.6% above 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,290 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.