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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,450
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.8% vs 2024
$45,400
Mean Salary
$45,450
Median Salary
$21.85
Hourly Rate
88,780 people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $45,450 per year ($3,787/month).
This is 6.5% below the national average of $48,634.
Texas ranks #38 out of 51 states for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay.
Approximately 88,780 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries decreased by 0.8% 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 Texas
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas range from $34,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,780 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,720 and $49,590.
Median $45,450
P10: $34,300P25: $37,720P75: $49,590P90: $59,780
10th
$34,300
25th
$37,720
Median
$45,450
75th
$49,590
90th
$59,780
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,300
$16.49
$2,858
25th Percentile
$37,720
$18.13
$3,143
Median (50th)
$45,450
$21.85
$3,787
75th Percentile
$49,590
$23.84
$4,132
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,780
$28.74
$4,981
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,400 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#38
Texas ranks #38 of 51 states
$48,634
National avg. for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas is $45,450 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,400.
What is the salary range for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas?
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas range from $34,300 at the 10th percentile to $59,780 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,720 and $49,590.
What is the starting salary for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas?
Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators positions in Texas typically start around $34,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,720 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 88,780 people are employed as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas is approximately $21.85 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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