How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in South Carolina?
$43,680a year
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in South Carolina. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,780Median: $43,680Highest 10%: $56,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $38,440 | $18.48 | |
| Median | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 75th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 90th | $56,980 | $27.39 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $46,890 |
| Florence, SC | $44,260 |
| Charlotte, NC | $43,880 |
| Columbia, SC | $43,500 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $43,370 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $41,980 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $41,980 |
| Augusta, GA | $41,600 |
| Greenville, SC | $41,360 |
| Sumter, SC | $37,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| 43. Alabama | $44,880 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $44,700 |
| 45. Arkansas | $43,780 |
| 46. South Carolina | $43,680 |
| 47. Mississippi | $43,420 |
| 48. North Carolina | $43,420 |
| 49. Georgia | $43,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $21.00 ($43,680 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $43,680 against $46,420 nationally, 6% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
South Carolina ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $46,890 a year.
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.