Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $44,950 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.61
10th percentile $37,200
90th percentile $63,080
Employed locally 2,000
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,200
    25th
    $40,210
    50th (median)
    $44,950
    75th
    $54,500
    90th
    $63,080

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,600
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $45,520
    Oklahoma City, OK $45,450
    Kokomo, IN $44,980
    Oklahoma $44,830
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $43,640

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,490
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,230
    Light Truck Drivers$38,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,980
    Driver/Sales Workers$22,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Tulsa, OK is $21.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Tulsa, OK is 3.1% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,200 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,210.