Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $40,870 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $34,900
90th percentile $50,780
Employed locally 1,590
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,900
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $40,870
    75th
    $45,150
    90th
    $50,780

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 36% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Lancaster, PA $51,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470
    Fayetteville, NC $50,540
    Anchorage, AK $48,950

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,890
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,520
    Light Truck Drivers$37,670
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Winston, NC is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Winston, NC is 11.9% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,900 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.