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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,450
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.2% vs 2024
$49,800
Mean Salary
$46,450
Median Salary
$22.33
Hourly Rate
42,360 people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio earn a median salary of $46,450 per year ($3,870/month).
This is 4.5% below the national average of $48,634.
Ohio ranks #34 out of 51 states for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay.
Approximately 42,360 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 0.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Coordination
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
3.01
English Language
2.82
Production and Processing
2.8
Transportation
2.75
Customer and Personal Service
2.53
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(4.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio range from $37,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,660 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,530 and $58,840.
Median $46,450
P10: $37,960P25: $42,530P75: $58,840P90: $63,660
10th
$37,960
25th
$42,530
Median
$46,450
75th
$58,840
90th
$63,660
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,960
$18.25
$3,163
25th Percentile
$42,530
$20.45
$3,544
Median (50th)
$46,450
$22.33
$3,870
75th Percentile
$58,840
$28.29
$4,903
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,660
$30.61
$5,305
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,800 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#34
Ohio ranks #34 of 51 states
$48,634
National avg. for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in Ohio?
The median annual salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio is $46,450 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,800.
What is the salary range for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio?
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio range from $37,960 at the 10th percentile to $63,660 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,530 and $58,840.
What is the starting salary for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio?
Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators positions in Ohio typically start around $37,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,530 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 42,360 people are employed as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ohio is approximately $22.33 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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