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How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Blacksburg?

$39,380a year

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area. That is $18.93 an hour or $3,282 a month.

Hourly
$18.93
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
345 of 384
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,460Median: $39,380Highest 10%: $49,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,460$16.57
25th$35,320$16.98
Median$39,380$18.93
75th$46,280$22.25
90th$49,220$23.66

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.

Harrisonburg, VA$53,440
Washington, DC$49,710
Virginia Beach, VA$47,040
Richmond, VA$46,920
Staunton, VA$45,850
Roanoke, VA$45,770
Lynchburg, VA$45,520
Charlottesville, VA$45,450
Winchester, VA$45,360
Kingsport, TN$40,720
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in Virginia Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Blacksburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$55,370
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$53,980
Bus Driver$47,970
Laborer and Freight$46,440
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$36,160
Light Truck Driver$35,580
Stocker and Order Filler$34,880
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$34,520
Packer and Packager$33,930
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$29,950
Salaries for every job in Blacksburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Blacksburg?

The median hourly pay in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area is $18.93 ($39,380 a year).

Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Blacksburg than the national average?

No: $39,380 against $46,420 nationally, 15% less.

How does Blacksburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $46,920, so Blacksburg pays 16% less.

Where does Blacksburg rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?

345 of 384 metro areas with data.

How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make starting out in Blacksburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,220 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.