SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — Waco
Waco, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In Waco, TX the median wage is $40,900.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Waco, TX the median wage is $40,900. That is 11.9% lower than the national median of $46,420. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,210 and $45,180. The lowest tenth earn under $34,270, while the highest tenth earn more than $49,770.
Employment stands at 700, or 5.4 jobs per thousand held locally. 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 247th of 340 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,270 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $37,210 | −19.8% |
| Median (50th) | $40,900 | −11.9% |
| 75th | $45,180 | −2.7% |
| 90th | $49,770 | +7.2% |
| Mean | $42,080 | −9.3% |
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 Waco run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $40,900 goes as far as $42,122 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,122US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,900 a year, 11.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,270 to $49,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 700 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 Waco, TX?
The median annual wage is $40,900, or $19.66 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 Waco, TX is 11.9% 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 Waco, TX earns more than $49,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,270 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 700 jobs in this occupation in Waco, 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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