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Forklift / Material Handler salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 16 open job postings for Forklift / Material Handler roles at 11 companies, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Forklift / Material Handler: postings by posted pay16 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 8 bands from $18.00/hr to $26.00/hr. Median $20.05/hr ($41.7K/yr); middle half $19.00–$21.00/hr.Median $20.05/hr$18.00/hr$26.00/hr

Postings per pay band: $18.00/hr–$19.00/hr: 1; $19.00/hr–$20.00/hr: 4; $20.00/hr–$21.00/hr: 6; $21.00/hr–$22.00/hr: 1; $22.00/hr–$23.00/hr: 2; $23.00/hr–$24.00/hr: 1; $24.00/hr–$25.00/hr: 0; $25.00/hr–$26.00/hr: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$20.05/hr ($41.7K/yr) median, $19.00–$21.00/hr typical, 16 postingsMid level: middle half $19.00–$21.00/hr, median $20.05/hr ($41.7K/yr)

Companies hiring

  1. Laborup$20.05/hr ($41.7K/yr) median, $20.05–$20.05/hr typical, 3 postingsLaborup: middle half $20.05–$20.05/hr, median $20.05/hr ($41.7K/yr)
  2. SteelCell of North America$19.00/hr ($39.5K/yr) median, $19.00–$19.00/hr typical, 3 postingsSteelCell of North America: middle half $19.00–$19.00/hr, median $19.00/hr ($39.5K/yr)
  3. Express Employment Professionals2 postings, too few to show pay
  4. Walmart1 posting, too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Laborup · $41.7K median, 3 postings
  2. SteelCell of North America · $39.5K median, 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$20.05/hr ($41.7K/yr) median, $19.00–$21.00/hr typical, 16 postingsUnited States: middle half $19.00–$21.00/hr, median $20.05/hr ($41.7K/yr)
  2. Tennessee$20.05/hr ($41.7K/yr) median, $19.00–$20.05/hr typical, 5 postingsTennessee: middle half $19.00–$20.05/hr, median $20.05/hr ($41.7K/yr)
  3. New York$19.00/hr ($39.5K/yr) median, $19.00–$19.00/hr typical, 3 postingsNew York: middle half $19.00–$19.00/hr, median $19.00/hr ($39.5K/yr)
  4. Baldwin, NY$19.00/hr ($39.5K/yr) median, $19.00–$19.00/hr typical, 3 postingsBaldwin, NY: middle half $19.00–$19.00/hr, median $19.00/hr ($39.5K/yr)

Newest Forklift / Material Handler postings

  1. Forklift/Material Handler (9:30am - 6pm)Global Glove & Safety Manufacturing · Anoka, MN · $22.50/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  2. Forklift/Material Handler-(A-shift)SteelCell of North America · Baldwin, NY · $19.00/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  3. Forklift / Material HandlerTemp Experts · Monroe, NC · $23.00/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Forklift/Material Handler-(A-shift)SteelCell of North America · Baldwin, NY · $19.00/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  5. Forklift/Material Handler-(A-shift)SteelCell of North America · Baldwin, NY · $19.00/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Forklift / Material Handler make?

The median posted base pay for Forklift / Material Handler jobs is $20.05/hr ($41.7K/yr), from 16 job postings with pay at 11 companies.

What is the typical Forklift / Material Handler pay range?

The middle half of postings list $19.00–$21.00/hr. The top 10% list $47.8K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $39.5K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Forklift / Material Handler jobs?

By median posted pay: Laborup ($41.7K), SteelCell of North America ($39.5K).

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