Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Pennsylvania
$49,760avg. a year
$23.92 an hour · 42,110 employed
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pennsylvania earn an average of $49,760 a year. That is $1,390 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $48,370. The best-paying metro area is Reading, PA at $51,770.
$47,730Median pay
$23.92Average hourly
+26%Avg. pay since 2020
#22Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for industrial truck and tractor operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
11,820 jobs
Reading, PA
$51,770
$24.89 an hour
215,670 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$51,530
$24.78 an hour
35,980 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$51,400
$24.71 an hour
42,380 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$50,970
$24.51 an hour
54,240 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$49,590
$23.84 an hour
62,900 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$48,820
$23.47 an hour
7250 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$48,710
$23.42 an hour
85,150 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$48,410
$23.28 an hour
93,470 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$47,620
$22.90 an hour
10320 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$47,150
$22.67 an hour
111,220 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$46,530
$22.37 an hour
12830 jobs
Lebanon, PA
$45,160
$21.71 an hour
1370 jobs
State College, PA
$44,190
$21.25 an hour
14420 jobs
Erie, PA
$42,500
$20.43 an hour
15340 jobs
Altoona, PA
$42,230
$20.30 an hour
16160 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$42,200
$20.29 an hour
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania industrial truck and tractor operators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,370 | $23.25 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,760 | $23.92 |
| Delaware | $53,480 | $25.71 |
| New York | $52,860 | $25.42 |
| Ohio | $49,800 | $23.94 |
| New Jersey | $49,290 | $23.70 |
| Maryland | $48,330 | $23.24 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,130
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38,380
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,360
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,620
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49,400
- Crane and Tower Operators$68,580
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $49,760 a year, and the median is $47,730. That is $1,390 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $48,370.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$23.92 an hour on average; the median is $22.95.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Reading, PA ($51,770), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($51,530). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Johnstown, PA ($42,200).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #22 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 53-7051. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national industrial truck and tractor operators page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.