Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $39,120 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $35,830
90th percentile $57,220
Employed locally 230
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,830
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $39,120
    75th
    $46,650
    90th
    $57,220

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 45% 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
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390
    Harrisonburg, VA $55,470
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,560
    Light Truck Drivers$42,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,210
    Bus Drivers, School$31,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Staunton, VA is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Staunton, VA is 15.7% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,830 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.