TN · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 53-7051

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Tennessee

Median Annual Salary $40,760 -12% below national average (national: $46,390)
$43,460Mean Annual
$20Median Hourly
18,900Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$40,760
$35,560
10th pct.
$53,340
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$35,560$17.10
25th percentile$37,380$17.97
50th percentile (median)$40,760$19.59
75th percentile$47,570$22.87
90th percentile (top earners)$53,340$25.65
Mean (average)$43,460$20.89

How Tennessee Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Tennessee
Tennessee (current) $40,760
District of Columbia $81,470 +100%
New Mexico $60,960 +50%
Delaware $60,030 +47%
Hawaii $58,070 +42%
Wyoming $56,170 +38%
Alaska $50,630 +24%
New Hampshire $50,490 +24%
Oregon $50,050 +23%

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Related Occupations in Tennessee

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Painters, Construction and Maintenance $40,710 3,630
Tutors $40,680 2,890
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $40,980 3,010
Bus Drivers, School $41,100 7,660
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,400 19,070
Printing Press Operators $41,170 3,590

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Tennessee?

The mean industrial truck and tractor operators salary in Tennessee is $43,460 per year. The median (middle) salary is $40,760 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Tennessee?

Entry-level industrial truck and tractor operatorss (10th percentile) in Tennessee typically earn around $35,560 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $37,380 per year.

What is the highest Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Tennessee?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Tennessee make approximately $53,340 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $47,570 per year.

How does the Tennessee Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary compare to the national average?

The median industrial truck and tractor operators salary in Tennessee is $40,760, which is -12% below national average of $46,390.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes