Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Texas
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Texas earn a median of $45,450 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($46,420)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 88,780
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,300; the top 10% earn over $59,780. Nationally the range is $36,840 to $62,520.
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Texas
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Texas?
The median is $45,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,300 and the top 10% earn over $59,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $46,420). Living costs are not included.