Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Tennessee — GUPPI −9.6%
What is the wage premium for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Tennessee?
Tennessee pays $42,100/year for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (BLS OEWS May 2025) — −9.6% below the national employment-weighted average of $46,583. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): −9.6%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Tennessee ranks #50 of 51 states for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay. National employment-weighted average: $46,583.
How this is calculatedState median
$42,100
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$46,583
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#50
of 51 states
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $83,720 | +79.7% |
| 2 | New Mexico | $62,150 | +33.4% |
| 3 | Delaware | $60,350 | +29.6% |
| 4 | Wyoming | $59,820 | +28.4% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $54,460 | +16.9% |
| 6 | Alaska | $54,190 | +16.3% |
| 7 | Hawaii | $53,640 | +15.2% |
| 8 | Oregon | $50,760 | +9.0% |
| 9 | Colorado | $50,570 | +8.6% |
| 10 | Washington | $49,910 | +7.1% |
| 11 | Minnesota | $49,740 | +6.8% |
| 12 | North Dakota | $49,260 | +5.7% |
| 13 | Utah | $49,040 | +5.3% |
| 14 | New York | $49,030 | +5.3% |
| 15 | Louisiana | $48,950 | +5.1% |
| 16 | Florida | $48,370 | +3.8% |
| 17 | Arizona | $48,110 | +3.3% |
| 18 | Montana | $48,060 | +3.2% |
| 19 | Maine | $47,730 | +2.5% |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $47,730 | +2.5% |
| 21 | California | $47,770 | +2.5% |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $47,720 | +2.4% |
| 23 | Illinois | $47,720 | +2.4% |
| 24 | Iowa | $47,590 | +2.2% |
| 25 | South Dakota | $47,410 | +1.8% |
| 26 | Kansas | $47,430 | +1.8% |
| 27 | Vermont | $47,380 | +1.7% |
| 28 | Connecticut | $47,190 | +1.3% |
| 29 | Virginia | $46,920 | +0.7% |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $46,850 | +0.6% |
| 31 | Nebraska | $46,730 | +0.3% |
| 32 | Kentucky | $46,630 | +0.1% |
| 33 | Idaho | $46,600 | +0.0% |
| 34 | Ohio | $46,450 | −0.3% |
| 35 | New Jersey | $46,100 | −1.0% |
| 36 | Indiana | $45,650 | −2.0% |
| 37 | Maryland | $45,630 | −2.0% |
| 38 | Texas | $45,450 | −2.4% |
| 39 | Michigan | $45,220 | −2.9% |
| 40 | Nevada | $45,230 | −2.9% |
| 41 | Missouri | $45,190 | −3.0% |
| 42 | Rhode Island | $45,010 | −3.4% |
| 43 | Alabama | $44,880 | −3.7% |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $44,700 | −4.0% |
| 45 | Arkansas | $43,780 | −6.0% |
| 46 | South Carolina | $43,680 | −6.2% |
| 47 | Mississippi | $43,420 | −6.8% |
| 48 | North Carolina | $43,420 | −6.8% |
| 49 | Georgia | $43,210 | −7.2% |
| 50 | Tennessee ← | $42,100 | −9.6% |
| 51 | West Virginia | $41,670 | −10.5% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Tennessee: $42,100 per year — 9.6% below the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators earn in Tennessee?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Tennessee is $42,100. This is the midpoint — half of Industrial Truck and Tractor Operatorss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Tennessee a high-paying state for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators?
- Tennessee pays −9.6% below the national employment-weighted average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (GUPPI −9.6%). No — employers in Tennessee pay below the national average for this role.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Tennessee?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Tennessee: ($42,100 − $46,583) / $46,583 × 100 = −9.6%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Tennessee compare to other states for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?
- Tennessee ranks #50 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI −9.6%). Top-ranked state: District of Columbia (GUPPI +79.7%, median $83,720).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations