SOC 53-7051 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators is $46,384 per year ($22.30/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $39,790 and $53,685 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $61,547 per year. There are approximately 805,770 industrial truck and tractor operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.55 | $36,504 |
| P25 | $19.13 | $39,790 |
| P50MEDIAN | $22.30 | $46,384 |
| P75 | $25.81 | $53,685 |
| P90 | $29.59 | $61,547 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators is $46,384 per year ($22.30/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $39,790 and $53,685 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators is $61,547 per year ($29.59/hr). The 75th percentile is $53,685 per year.
Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $36,504 per year ($17.55/hr). The 25th percentile is $39,790 per year.
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