SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — District of Columbia
District of Columbia · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in District of Columbia is $83,720 per year, well above the national median of $46,420.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in District of Columbia is $83,720 per year, well above the national median of $46,420. The gap of 80.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $57,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $70,710 to $83,720.
Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, District of Columbia ranks 1st by median wage. Washington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,710. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 222nd of 465 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,050 | +22.9% |
| 25th | $70,710 | +52.3% |
| Median (50th) | $83,720 | +80.4% |
| 75th | $83,720 | +80.4% |
| 90th | $83,720 | +80.4% |
| Mean | $76,770 | +65.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in District of Columbia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $49,710 | 6,400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in District of Columbia run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $83,720 buys what $76,178 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 64.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,178US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,720 a year, 80.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,050 to $83,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Washington, at $49,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in District of Columbia?
The median annual wage is $83,720, or $40.25 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 District of Columbia is 80.4% higher. 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 District of Columbia earns more than $83,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,050 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 Washington, at $49,710 per year.
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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