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

$37,450a year

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,121 a month.

Hourly
$18.00
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
365 of 384
Jobs in the area
480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,520Median: $37,450Highest 10%: $45,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,520$15.63
25th$35,620$17.13
Median$37,450$18.00
75th$41,620$20.01
90th$45,610$21.93

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.

Valdosta, GA$48,360
Brunswick, GA$46,180
Hinesville, GA$45,000
Atlanta, GA$44,710
Savannah, GA$43,830
Athens, GA$42,160
Augusta, GA$41,600
Warner Robins, GA$40,900
Chattanooga, TN$40,260
Gainesville, GA$39,980
Dalton, GA$37,930
Albany, GA$37,250
Macon, GA$37,170
Rome, GA$32,760
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in Georgia Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,090
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,570
Bus Driver$47,570
Bus Driver$44,950
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$42,890
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$39,450
Driver/Sales Worker$39,050
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$37,090
Laborer and Freight$36,910
Light Truck Driver$36,330
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $18.00 ($37,450 a year).

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

No: $37,450 against $46,420 nationally, 19% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $43,210, so Columbus pays 13% less.

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

365 of 384 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,610 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.