Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $42,340 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.36
10th percentile $36,130
90th percentile $63,140
Employed locally 1,660
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,130
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $42,340
    75th
    $51,940
    90th
    $63,140

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 38% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,710
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,680
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,190
    Light Truck Drivers $45,550
    Bus Drivers, School $52,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Yakima, WA is $20.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Yakima, WA is 8.7% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,130 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.