Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in South Carolina
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in South Carolina earn a median of $43,680 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($46,420)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,210
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,780; the top 10% earn over $56,980. Nationally the range is $36,840 to $62,520.
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- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$37,530 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in South Carolina
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in South Carolina?
The median is $43,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,780 and the top 10% earn over $56,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $46,420). Living costs are not included.