Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Georgia
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Georgia have a median of $43,210 a year, below the national $46,420 (−7%); the state ranks 49th of 51 states by median. That is 10% less than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina pay more (up to $48,370 in Florida) and Tennessee pays less (down to $42,100 in Tennessee). Georgia employs 50,260 industrial truck and tractor operators, 10.3 per 1,000 jobs, the 3rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 2.06 means the occupation is more concentrated in Georgia than nationally.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $17.64 | $18.27 | $20.78 | $23.10 | $28.78 | $21.67 | 50,260 | 10.28 | 2.06 |
| Annual | $36,690 | $37,990 | $43,210 | $48,040 | $59,860 | $45,070 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $17.71 | $19.24 | $22.32 | $26.33 | $30.06 | $23.25 | 774,420 | – | – |
| Annual | $36,840 | $40,030 | $46,420 | $54,770 | $62,520 | $48,370 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 49th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 3rd of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 2.06
- Jobs per 1,000
- 10.28
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia publish a row for industrial truck and tractor operators, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta, GA | $23.25 | $48,360 | $37,010 | $48,360 | 620 | 11.46 | 2.30 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $22.20 | $46,180 | $36,850 | $55,060 | 140 | 3.06 | 0.61 |
| Hinesville, GA | $21.64 | $45,000 | $42,810 | $52,510 | 290 | 14.08 | 2.83 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $21.49 | $44,710 | $36,740 | $63,620 | 28,750 | 9.95 | 2.00 |
| Savannah, GA | $21.07 | $43,830 | $36,080 | $53,300 | 2,310 | 11.65 | 2.34 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $20.27 | $42,160 | $35,970 | $46,610 | 330 | 3.41 | 0.68 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $20.00 | $41,600 | $32,710 | $50,240 | 960 | 4.15 | 0.83 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $19.66 | $40,900 | $32,200 | $51,970 | 190 | 2.56 | 0.51 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $19.36 | $40,260 | $37,290 | $47,490 | 1,670 | 6.22 | 1.25 |
| Gainesville, GA | $19.22 | $39,980 | $35,660 | $59,330 | 1,330 | 12.85 | 2.58 |
| Dalton, GA | $18.24 | $37,930 | $33,180 | $42,280 | 2,000 | 30.63 | 6.15 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $18.01 | $37,450 | $32,520 | $45,610 | 480 | 4.10 | 0.82 |
| Albany, GA | $17.91 | $37,250 | $30,830 | $46,120 | 240 | 4.04 | 0.81 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $17.87 | $37,170 | $35,290 | $45,170 | 660 | 6.94 | 1.39 |
| Rome, GA | $15.75 | $32,760 | $32,760 | $47,000 | 610 | 13.58 | 2.73 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $21.86 | $45,480 | $34,620 | $48,430 | 1,010 | 11.47 | 2.30 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $21.60 | $44,930 | $34,040 | $50,870 | 1,520 | 10.98 | 2.20 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $19.77 | $41,120 | $37,610 | $51,730 | 5,870 | 31.29 | 6.28 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $18.75 | $39,000 | $30,570 | $49,860 | 1,820 | 9.47 | 1.90 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $20.78 | $43,210 | 50,260 | 2.06 |
| Alabama | $21.58 | $44,880 | 15,360 | 1.46 |
| Florida | $23.25 | $48,370 | 38,400 | 0.78 |
| North Carolina | $20.88 | $43,420 | 26,830 | 1.09 |
| South Carolina | $21.00 | $43,680 | 14,210 | 1.24 |
| Tennessee | $20.24 | $42,100 | 20,070 | 1.23 |
See the national page for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (every state ranked) and the Georgia wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Georgia estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.