Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $38,490 -17% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $50,440
Employed locally 510
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $37,830
    50th (median)
    $38,490
    75th
    $45,290
    90th
    $50,440

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 51% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Delaware $60,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Hawaii $58,070

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,140
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,070
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,340
    Light Truck Drivers$43,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Wenatchee, WA is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Wenatchee, WA is 17% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,830.