Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for industrial truck and tractor operators is $23.90 an hour ($49,710 a year). About 6,400 people work in this job there.

$23.90Median hourly pay
$45,620–$62,850Middle half of workers, yearly
6,400People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($46,420). It is 41% lower than the District of Columbia median ($83,720).

Pay range for industrial truck and tractor operators in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.61$40,780
25% of workers$21.93$45,620
Half of workers (median)$23.90$49,710
75% of workers$30.21$62,850
90% of workers$37.11$77,180

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$49,7106,400

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for industrial truck and tractor operators

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 64,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,590
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,660
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,540
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,870
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,730
Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,730
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46,530

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.