Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, Charlotte
$43,880
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC. Middle half of wages roughly $38,520 to $47,510.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −5.5%
- US median
- $46,420
- Metro RPP
- 97.3
- Middle half
- $38,520 to $47,510
- OEWS employment
- 8,330
- SOC
- 53-7051
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Charlotte pay a median $43,880 (May 2025), 5.5% below the US median of $46,420. At local prices (RPP 97.3), that median buys about what $45,098 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$43,880 in Charlotte buys about what $45,098 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 97.3, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 97.6 vs all-items 97.3 (US = 100, 2024).
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $43,880 | $38,520 to $47,510 | 97.3 |
| Madison | $47,610 | $46,040 to $55,250 | 97.3 |
| San Francisco | $59,240 | $48,310 to $66,840 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $44,060 | $37,800 to $48,830 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Charlotte?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is $43,880.
- How does Charlotte pay compare to the US median for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators?
- Local median pay is 5.5% below the national OEWS median of $46,420.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Charlotte is 97.3 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $43,880 has about the same purchasing power as $45,098 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.