Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Tennessee earn a median salary of $41,641 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.2% vs the national median of $46,390. An estimated 22,580 industrial truck and tractor operators are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $36,190 to $47,230 depending on location.
$41,641
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$47,230
Highest paying metro
$36,190
Lowest paying metro
22,580
Employed in Tennessee
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | $47,230 | $37,440 | $47,230 | 240 |
| East Tennessee | $45,390 | $39,260 | $50,130 | 970 |
| South Central Tennessee | $44,690 | $38,550 | $48,930 | 1,000 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $44,030 | $36,770 | $46,400 | 560 |
| Cleveland, TN | $43,820 | $35,710 | $44,890 | 560 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $43,760 | $38,110 | $47,140 | 7,970 |
| Nashville, TN | $42,890 | $38,840 | $48,800 | 5,910 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $42,390 | $36,170 | $50,460 | 360 |
| West Tennessee | $38,930 | $35,690 | $46,460 | 650 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,880 | $36,400 | $45,380 | 1,170 |
| Jackson, TN | $38,520 | $35,310 | $45,590 | 490 |
| Morristown, TN | $38,150 | $36,850 | $44,030 | 310 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $38,100 | $36,990 | $39,540 | 1,700 |
| North Central Tennessee | $36,190 | $35,860 | $41,220 | 690 |