Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $45,360 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.81
10th percentile $32,120
90th percentile $56,860
Employed locally 180
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,120
    25th
    $36,580
    50th (median)
    $45,360
    75th
    $47,010
    90th
    $56,860

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 29% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,520
    Midland, TX $44,240

    Related occupations in Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,880
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,260
    Light Truck Drivers$34,940
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$52,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Wichita Falls, TX is $21.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 2.2% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,120 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,580.