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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,730
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.4% vs 2024
$49,760
Mean Salary
$47,730
Median Salary
$22.95
Hourly Rate
42,110 people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $47,730 per year ($3,977/month).
This is 1.9% below the national average of $48,634.
Pennsylvania ranks #20 out of 51 states for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay.
Approximately 42,110 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries decreased by 0.4% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania range from $38,160 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,510 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,090 and $57,650.
Median $47,730
P10: $38,160P25: $43,090P75: $57,650P90: $62,510
10th
$38,160
25th
$43,090
Median
$47,730
75th
$57,650
90th
$62,510
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,160
$18.35
$3,180
25th Percentile
$43,090
$20.72
$3,590
Median (50th)
$47,730
$22.95
$3,977
75th Percentile
$57,650
$27.72
$4,804
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,510
$30.05
$5,209
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,760 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#20
Pennsylvania ranks #20 of 51 states
$48,634
National avg. for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania is $47,730 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,760.
What is the salary range for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania range from $38,160 at the 10th percentile to $62,510 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,090 and $57,650.
What is the starting salary for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $38,160 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,090 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 42,110 people are employed as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania is approximately $22.95 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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