How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $23.90 an hour or $4,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.90
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 384
- Jobs in the area
- 6,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,780 | $19.61 | |
| 25th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| Median | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 75th | $62,850 | $30.22 | |
| 90th | $77,180 | $37.11 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $23.90 ($49,710 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $49,710 against $46,420 nationally, 7% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $83,720, so Washington pays 41% less.
Where does Washington rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
52 of 384 metro areas with data.
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,180 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.