Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,440 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $57,920
Employed locally 570
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $46,040
    50th (median)
    $48,440
    75th
    $53,560
    90th
    $57,920

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,720
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,370
    Light Truck Drivers $45,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,800
    Bus Drivers, School $57,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Western Washington is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Western Washington is 4.4% above 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,040.