Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Virginia
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Virginia earn an average of $48,810 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $48,370. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $54,340.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for industrial truck and tractor operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,370 | $23.25 |
| Virginia | $48,810 | $23.47 |
| District of Columbia | $76,770 | $36.91 |
| Kentucky | $49,630 | $23.86 |
| Maryland | $48,330 | $23.24 |
| North Carolina | $43,960 | $21.14 |
| Tennessee | $43,860 | $21.09 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,330
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38,070
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,470
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,830
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46,100
- Crane and Tower Operators$66,470
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Virginia?
The average is $48,810 a year, and the median is $46,920. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $48,370.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$23.47 an hour on average; the median is $22.56.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($54,340), followed by Harrisonburg, VA ($51,850). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($40,860).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #31 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.