Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary
in Jackson, MS
- Middle 50%
- $37,190–$46,770
- vs U.S. median
- -10%
- Metro rank
- #331 of 398
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in the Jackson, MS metro earn a median of $41,580 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,110 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% below the U.S. median of $46,420 and 4% below the MS statewide median of $43,420. It ranks #331 of 398 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,110 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in other MS metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $45,780 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $39,640 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $38,710 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $37,850 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $37,550 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $37,430 |
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What is the average Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Jackson?
The BLS median is $41,580 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,110 jobs pay between $37,190 and $46,770. The 10th percentile is $33,350 and the 90th is $46,770.
Is Jackson a high-paying metro for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators?
That is 10% below the U.S. median of $46,420 and 4% below the MS statewide median of $43,420. It ranks #331 of 398 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make an hour in Jackson?
About $19.99 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $41,580 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.88–$22.49 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.