Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for industrial truck and tractor operators is $24.00 an hour ($49,910 a year). About 18,750 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($46,420). Washington ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for industrial truck and tractor operators in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 25% of workers | $22.34 | $46,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.00 | $49,910 |
| 75% of workers | $27.29 | $56,760 |
| 90% of workers | $30.25 | $62,920 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $55,600 | 10,110 |
| Longview-Kelso | $51,700 | 270 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $50,800 | 70 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $49,940 | 220 |
| Bellingham | $49,270 | 280 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $48,520 | 840 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $47,950 | 1,240 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $46,460 | 1,780 |
| Walla Walla | $46,020 | 90 |
| Yakima | $44,330 | 1,400 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $41,900 | 430 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $44,620 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $46,190 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $39,220 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $40,070 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $74,620 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $45,600 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $101,110 |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | $43,480 |
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