Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $43,120 -7% vs national
Median hourly $20.73
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $52,580
Employed locally 100
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $43,120
    75th
    $47,390
    90th
    $52,580

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 41% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880
    Lancaster, PA $51,940
    Napa, CA $51,250
    Lexington Park, MD $50,960
    Reading, PA $49,310

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,630
    Light Truck Drivers $41,280
    Bus Drivers, School $35,480
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in State College, PA is $20.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in State College, PA is 7% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.