SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg, VA · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Harrisonburg, VA comes to $53,440 a year, ahead of the national median of $46,420 by 15.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Harrisonburg, VA comes to $53,440 a year, ahead of the national median of $46,420 by 15.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,250 and $59,440. The lowest tenth earn under $36,850, while the highest tenth earn more than $62,590.
The area has 1,040 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.20 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Virginia Beach leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 128th of 257 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,850 | −20.6% |
| 25th | $44,250 | −4.7% |
| Median (50th) | $53,440 | +15.1% |
| 75th | $59,440 | +28.0% |
| 90th | $62,590 | +34.8% |
| Mean | $51,850 | +11.7% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Beach | $47,040 | 3,610 | |
| 2 | Richmond | $46,920 | 5,150 | |
| 3 | Staunton | $45,850 | — | |
| 4 | Roanoke | $45,770 | 530 | |
| 5 | Lynchburg | $45,520 | 300 | |
| 6 | Charlottesville | $45,450 | 80 | |
| 7 | Winchester | $45,360 | 1,470 | |
| 8 | Blacksburg | $39,380 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Harrisonburg sit close to the national average, so $53,440 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$53,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,859US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,440 a year, 15.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,850 to $62,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,040 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Virginia Beach, at $47,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Harrisonburg, VA?
The median annual wage is $53,440, or $25.69 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 Harrisonburg, VA is 15.1% 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 Harrisonburg, VA earns more than $62,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,850 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 Virginia Beach, at $47,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,040 jobs in this occupation in Harrisonburg, VA. 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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