Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $47,620 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $38,050
90th percentile $61,410
Employed locally 3,700
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,050
    25th
    $40,780
    50th (median)
    $47,620
    75th
    $51,420
    90th
    $61,410

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 42% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880
    Lancaster, PA $51,940
    Napa, CA $51,250
    Lexington Park, MD $50,960
    Reading, PA $49,310

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,370
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,430
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,200
    Light Truck Drivers $42,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in York, PA is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in York, PA is 2.7% 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 York?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,050 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,780.