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

$49,280a year

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $23.69 an hour or $4,107 a month.

Hourly
$23.69
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
58 of 384
Jobs in the area
1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,610Median: $49,280Highest 10%: $62,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,610$19.04
25th$44,250$21.27
Median$49,280$23.69
75th$61,840$29.73
90th$62,550$30.07

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.

Lancaster, PA$50,050
Philadelphia, PA$49,260
Allentown, PA$49,140
Scranton, PA$48,860
Williamsport, PA$47,590
York, PA$46,270
Harrisburg, PA$45,950
Gettysburg, PA$45,720
Pittsburgh, PA$45,510
Chambersburg, PA$45,030
Lebanon, PA$44,630
State College, PA$43,860
Johnstown, PA$43,100
Erie, PA$41,320
Altoona, PA$39,460
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in Pennsylvania Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Reading

Same field, median yearly pay.

Crane and Tower Operator$98,860
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,770
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,480
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$51,490
Bus Driver$47,330
Laborer and Freight$46,040
Light Truck Driver$42,080
Driver/Sales Worker$39,730
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$38,760
Stocker and Order Filler$37,990
Salaries for every job in Reading, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $23.69 ($49,280 a year).

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

Yes: $49,280 against $46,420 nationally, 6% more.

How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,730, so Reading pays 3% more.

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

58 of 384 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,550 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.