SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — Ocala
Ocala, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ocala, FL is $39,880 a year, trailing the national median of $46,420 by 14.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ocala, FL is $39,880 a year, trailing the national median of $46,420 by 14.1%. Half of workers earn between $39,880 and $45,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,450 and the ninetieth at $59,980.
Palm Bay leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,850. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 226th of 313 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,450 | −21.5% |
| 25th | $39,880 | −14.1% |
| Median (50th) | $39,880 | −14.1% |
| 75th | $45,980 | −0.9% |
| 90th | $59,980 | +29.2% |
| Mean | $43,580 | −6.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $59,850 | 530 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $50,670 | 4,950 | |
| 3 | Gainesville | $49,980 | 890 | |
| 4 | Port St. Lucie | $49,880 | 1,240 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $49,850 | 5,330 | |
| 6 | Tallahassee | $48,420 | 470 | |
| 7 | Deltona | $48,370 | 690 | |
| 8 | Lakeland | $48,290 | 4,370 | |
| 9 | Miami | $47,810 | 9,290 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $47,230 | 5,780 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ocala run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $39,880 buys what $38,569 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,569US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,880 a year, 14.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,450 to $59,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $59,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ocala, FL?
The median annual wage is $39,880, or $19.18 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 Ocala, FL is 14.1% 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 Ocala, FL earns more than $59,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,450 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 Palm Bay, at $59,850 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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