Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,180 or more. The middle half of industrial truck and tractor operators in Washington earn between $45,620 and $62,850.
- $41K10th
- $46K25th
- $50KMedian
- $63K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,340 | $4,528 | $26.12 |
| Median | $49,710 | $4,142 | $23.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,620 | $3,802 | $21.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,850 | $5,238 | $30.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Industrial truck and tractor operators in Washington earn 29% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($76,770) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($48,370). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $46,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $54,340 | $49,710 | $40,780 | $77,180 | 6,400 |
| Washington, D.C. | $76,770 | $83,720 | $57,050 | $83,720 | n/a |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $54,340, a single filer in Washington takes home about $43,748 a year, or $3,646 a month and $1,683 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $44,215 | $3,685 |
| Working in DC | $43,748 | $3,646 |
| Working in VA | $43,532 | $3,628 |
| Working in MD | $43,473 | $3,623 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for industrial truck and tractor operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $54,340 buys what about $49,906 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 10.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$43,990
- Baltimore, MD$47,450
- Winchester, VA$47,740
- Lexington Park, MD$54,900
- Gettysburg, PA$47,150
- Chambersburg, PA$46,530
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 Washington: questions
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make an hour in Washington?
$26.13 an hour on average, and $23.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial truck and tractor operators salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial truck and tractor operators take-home pay in Washington?
About $43,748 a year ($3,646 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,340.
Do industrial truck and tractor operators earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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