SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — Amarillo
Amarillo, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $42,890, median pay for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Amarillo, TX tracks the national median of $46,420 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $42,890, median pay for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Amarillo, TX tracks the national median of $46,420 closely. Pay ranges from under $32,340 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,480 to $46,600.
Employment stands at 520, or 4.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Corpus Christi records the highest median at $47,880. Of the 337 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 228th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,340 | −30.3% |
| 25th | $38,480 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $42,890 | −7.6% |
| 75th | $46,600 | +0.4% |
| 90th | $55,870 | +20.4% |
| Mean | $43,760 | −5.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corpus Christi | $47,880 | 590 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $47,230 | 34,650 | |
| 3 | Austin | $46,430 | 4,250 | |
| 4 | Midland | $46,340 | 390 | |
| 5 | Houston | $45,990 | 20,910 | |
| 6 | Killeen | $45,720 | 1,670 | |
| 7 | Beaumont | $45,710 | 840 | |
| 8 | Odessa | $45,510 | 380 | |
| 9 | San Antonio | $45,340 | 7,940 | |
| 10 | Wichita Falls | $44,230 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Amarillo run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $42,890 goes as far as $44,171 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,171US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,890 a year, 7.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,340 to $55,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 520 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Corpus Christi, at $47,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Amarillo, TX?
The median annual wage is $42,890, or $20.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,420, so pay in Amarillo, TX is 7.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Amarillo, TX earns more than $55,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,340 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Corpus Christi, at $47,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 520 jobs in this occupation in Amarillo, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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