Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $41,980 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.18
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $47,500
Employed locally 650
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $36,460
    50th (median)
    $41,980
    75th
    $47,500
    90th
    $47,500

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 23% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $50,350
    Gainesville, FL $49,090
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,710
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,620
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Sheboygan, WI $46,220

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,650
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,440
    Light Truck Drivers$35,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,150
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$28,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Valdosta, GA is $20.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Valdosta, GA is 9.5% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,460.