Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary
in Akron, OH
- Middle 50%
- $41,950–$57,760
- vs U.S. median
- -2%
- Metro rank
- #218 of 398
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in the Akron, OH metro earn a median of $45,590 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,640 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% below the U.S. median of $46,420 and 2% below the OH statewide median of $46,450. It ranks #218 of 398 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,640 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in other OH metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,000 |
| Sandusky, OH | $47,170 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,780 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $46,210 |
| Cleveland, OH | $46,090 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $45,930 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $45,710 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $45,460 |
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What is the average Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Akron?
The BLS median is $45,590 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,640 jobs pay between $41,950 and $57,760. The 10th percentile is $38,370 and the 90th is $62,650.
Is Akron a high-paying metro for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators?
That is 2% below the U.S. median of $46,420 and 2% below the OH statewide median of $46,450. It ranks #218 of 398 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make an hour in Akron?
About $21.92 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $45,590 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $20.17–$27.77 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.