SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — Laredo
Laredo, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Laredo, TX is $29,710 a year, 36.0% under the national median of $46,420 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Laredo, TX is $29,710 a year, 36.0% under the national median of $46,420 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $28,250 and $36,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,650 and the ninetieth at $42,840.
The area has 1,390 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.55 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Corpus Christi leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,880. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 216th of 255 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,650 | −40.4% |
| 25th | $28,250 | −39.1% |
| Median (50th) | $29,710 | −36.0% |
| 75th | $36,270 | −21.9% |
| 90th | $42,840 | −7.7% |
| Mean | $32,940 | −29.0% |
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 Laredo run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $29,710 goes as far as $30,597 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,597US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,710 a year, 36.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,650 to $42,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,390 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 Laredo, TX?
The median annual wage is $29,710, or $14.28 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 Laredo, TX is 36.0% 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 Laredo, TX earns more than $42,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,650 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 1,390 jobs in this occupation in Laredo, 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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