Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Sumter, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sumter, SC

Median annual salary $36,810 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $34,290
90th percentile $46,460
Employed locally 140
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,290
    25th
    $34,750
    50th (median)
    $36,810
    75th
    $38,050
    90th
    $46,460

    Sumter economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,990 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,640
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,050
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,430
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $48,410

    Related occupations in Sumter, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,920
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,000
    Light Truck Drivers $35,870
    Driver/Sales Workers $21,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $28,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Sumter, SC is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Sumter, SC is 20.7% 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 Sumter?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,290 per year in Sumter, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,750.