How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Texas?
$45,450a year
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in Texas. That is $21.85 an hour or $3,788 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.85
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 88,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,300Median: $45,450Highest 10%: $59,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,300 | $16.49 | |
| 25th | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| 75th | $49,590 | $23.84 | |
| 90th | $59,780 | $28.74 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $47,880 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,230 |
| Austin, TX | $46,430 |
| Midland, TX | $46,340 |
| Houston, TX | $45,990 |
| Killeen, TX | $45,720 |
| Beaumont, TX | $45,710 |
| Odessa, TX | $45,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,340 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $44,230 |
| Victoria, TX | $43,810 |
| Amarillo, TX | $42,890 |
| Longview, TX | $42,880 |
| Sherman, TX | $42,570 |
| Waco, TX | $40,900 |
| Lubbock, TX | $39,930 |
| Tyler, TX | $39,750 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,520 |
| College Station, TX | $38,360 |
| San Angelo, TX | $38,340 |
| Abilene, TX | $37,970 |
| Texarkana, TX | $37,810 |
| Brownsville, TX | $34,630 |
| McAllen, TX | $31,500 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $29,740 |
| Laredo, TX | $29,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| 35. New Jersey | $46,100 |
| 36. Indiana | $45,650 |
| 37. Maryland | $45,630 |
| 38. Texas | $45,450 |
| 39. Nevada | $45,230 |
| 40. Michigan | $45,220 |
| 41. Missouri | $45,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $21.85 ($45,450 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $45,450 against $46,420 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Texas rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
Texas ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
Corpus Christi, TX, with a median of $47,880 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.