SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — Southwest Alabama
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southwest Alabama, AL is $47,670 per year, close to the national median of $46,420 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southwest Alabama, AL is $47,670 per year, close to the national median of $46,420 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $32,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $56,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,430 to $49,770.
Employment stands at 470, or 7.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Florence leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,610. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 136th of 252 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,300 | −30.4% |
| 25th | $36,430 | −21.5% |
| Median (50th) | $47,670 | +2.7% |
| 75th | $49,770 | +7.2% |
| 90th | $56,950 | +22.7% |
| Mean | $44,660 | −3.8% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence | $49,610 | 360 | |
| 2 | Birmingham | $48,570 | 4,100 | |
| 3 | Mobile | $48,410 | 1,510 | |
| 4 | Huntsville | $45,200 | 1,290 | |
| 5 | Auburn | $44,160 | 640 | |
| 6 | Decatur | $44,020 | 490 | |
| 7 | Montgomery | $41,080 | 1,130 | |
| 8 | Daphne | $40,450 | 160 | |
| 9 | Anniston | $39,870 | 190 | |
| 10 | Tuscaloosa | $39,210 | 880 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,670 goes as far as $53,682 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,682US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,670 a year, 2.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,300 to $56,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 470 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Florence, at $49,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southwest Alabama, AL?
The median annual wage is $47,670, or $22.92 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 Southwest Alabama, AL is 2.7% 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 Southwest Alabama, AL earns more than $56,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,300 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 Florence, at $49,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 470 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Alabama, AL. 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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