Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $38,060 -18% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $31,280
90th percentile $68,570
Employed locally 320
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,280
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $49,570
    90th
    $68,570

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 31% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Odessa, TX $46,560
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,240
    Wichita Falls, TX $45,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,520

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,320
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,480
    Light Truck Drivers $38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,660
    Bus Drivers, School $31,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texarkana, TX-AR is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 18% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,280 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.