Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Sussex Delaware

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,380 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.38
10th percentile $33,840
90th percentile $56,440
Employed locally 170
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,840
    25th
    $37,850
    50th (median)
    $42,380
    75th
    $46,450
    90th
    $56,440

    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

    Related occupations in Sussex Delaware

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,810
    Light Truck Drivers$38,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,670
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Sussex Delaware is $20.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Sussex Delaware is 8.6% 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 Sussex Delaware?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,840 per year in Sussex Delaware. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,850.