Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Springfield, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, OH

Median annual salary $39,360 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $49,450
Employed locally 330
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $37,420
    50th (median)
    $39,360
    75th
    $44,870
    90th
    $49,450

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,846 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,170
    Columbus, OH $47,780
    Cleveland, OH $47,510
    Johnson City, TN $47,230
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $47,210
    Canton-Massillon, OH $46,870

    Related occupations in Springfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,180
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,320
    Light Truck Drivers$38,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$53,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Springfield, OH is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Springfield, OH is 15.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Springfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,420.