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

$44,910a year

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Burlington, NC metro area. That is $21.59 an hour or $3,743 a month.

Hourly
$21.59
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
220 of 384
Jobs in the area
590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,920Median: $44,910Highest 10%: $63,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,920$17.75
25th$40,500$19.47
Median$44,910$21.59
75th$58,450$28.10
90th$63,610$30.58

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.

Fayetteville, NC$51,450
Virginia Beach, VA$47,040
Asheville, NC$47,010
Raleigh, NC$45,140
Durham, NC$44,090
Charlotte, NC$43,880
Winston-Salem, NC$43,100
Hickory, NC$42,850
Greenville, NC$42,280
Wilmington, NC$42,210
Greensboro, NC$41,510
Jacksonville, NC$40,230
Rocky Mount, NC$39,430
Goldsboro, NC$38,420
Pinehurst, NC$36,710
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in North Carolina Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Burlington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,290
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$54,220
Laborer and Freight$43,750
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$41,030
Light Truck Driver$37,940
Bus Driver$36,990
Stocker and Order Filler$35,620
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$31,870
Packer and Packager$29,540
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$27,140
Salaries for every job in Burlington, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Burlington, NC metro area is $21.59 ($44,910 a year).

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

No: $44,910 against $46,420 nationally, 3% less.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $43,420, so Burlington pays 3% more.

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

220 of 384 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,610 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.