Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Texas
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for industrial truck and tractor operators in Texas was $45,450 -2.1% vs national
Texas vs United States
| Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $45,450 | $46,420 |
| Median hourly | $21.85 | $22.32 |
| Employment | 88,780 | 774,420 |
| Location quotient | 1.27 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Texas) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $34,300, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $59,780 — a 1.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average industrial truck and tractor operators salary in Texas?
The median annual wage in Texas is $45,450 ($21.85 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does Texas compare to the national average for industrial truck and tractor operators?
The Texas median of $45,450 is 2.1% lower than the U.S. median of $46,420.
How many industrial truck and tractor operators work in Texas?
Approximately 88,780 are employed in Texas, per BLS OES.