Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,610 or more. The middle half of industrial truck and tractor operators in Columbus earn between $35,620 and $41,620.
- $33K10th
- $36K25th
- $37KMedian
- $42K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,810 | $3,234 | $18.66 |
| Median | $37,450 | $3,121 | $18.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,620 | $2,968 | $17.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,620 | $3,468 | $20.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Industrial truck and tractor operators in Columbus earn 14% less than the Georgia average ($45,070) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($48,370). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $46,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $38,810 | $37,450 | $32,520 | $45,610 | 480 |
| Georgia | $45,070 | $43,210 | $36,690 | $59,860 | 50,260 |
| United States | $48,370 | $46,420 | $36,840 | $62,520 | 774,420 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $38,810, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $32,176 a year, or $2,681 a month and $1,238 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $32,176 | $2,681 |
| Working in AL | $31,787 | $2,649 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for industrial truck and tractor operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $38,810 buys what about $43,462 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 11th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Hinesville pays the most ($48,040).
- Hinesville$48,040
- Atlanta$47,160
- Brunswick$44,410
- Valdosta$44,290
- Savannah$43,930
- Gainesville$42,810
- Athens$42,290
- Augusta$42,110
- Warner Robins$41,840
- Columbus$38,810
All Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for industrial truck and tractor operators
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($63,690).
- Honolulu, HI$63,690
- Kahului, HI$63,190
- Flint, MI$61,780
- Cheyenne, WY$59,660
- San Francisco, CA$59,030
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Columbus: questions
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make an hour in Columbus?
$18.66 an hour on average, and $18.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial truck and tractor operators salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial truck and tractor operators take-home pay in Columbus?
About $32,176 a year ($2,681 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,810.
Do industrial truck and tractor operators earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,370).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7051; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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