Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator Salary in the Industry of General Merchandise Stores

The salary statistics and trend of industrial truck and tractor operators in the industry of general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare industrial truck and tractor operator salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$28,230
25th Percentile Wage
$34,790
50th Percentile Wage
$44,200
75th Percentile Wage
$50,850
90th Percentile Wage
$57,400

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for industrial truck and tractor operators in the industry of general merchandise stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) industrial truck and tractor operators is $57,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent industrial truck and tractor operators is $28,230.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of industrial truck and tractor operators in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$44,200
3.51% 6.06%
2016
$42,650
-0.16% -
2015
$42,720
1.12% -
2014
$42,240
1.23% -
2013
$41,720
0.48% -
2012
$41,520
- -

Table 3. Compare Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of industrial truck and tractor operators in 37 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of industrial truck and tractor operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
General Merchandise Stores
$44,200
Other General Merchandise Stores
$42,720
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
$39,670
Nonstore Retailers
$38,770
Sporting Goods Stores
$37,220
Direct Selling Establishments
$35,490
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
$33,360
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
$32,600
Building Material and Supplies Dealers
$31,960
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
$31,810
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
$31,390
Furniture Stores
$31,390
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
$31,250
Home Furnishings Stores
$31,170
Specialty Food Stores
$30,790
Electronics and Appliance Stores
$30,680
Electronics and Appliance Stores
$30,680
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
$30,170
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
$30,170
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$29,720
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
$29,220
Gasoline Stations
$29,070
Gasoline Stations
$29,070
Vending Machine Operators
$28,570
Grocery Stores
$28,120
Department Stores
$28,010
Food and Beverage Stores
$27,420
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
$27,400
Food and Beverage Stores
$27,070
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$26,850
Health and Personal Care Stores
$26,020
Health and Personal Care Stores
$26,020
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$25,960
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$24,960
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
$24,570
Automobile Dealers
$23,870
Used Merchandise Stores
$21,880

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