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Forklift Operator salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 7 open job postings for Forklift Operator roles in California, updated Oct 1, 2026.

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

Newest Forklift Operator postings in California

  1. Forklift Operator - Assembly Dept.UFP Industries, Inc. · Livermore, CA · $17.00–$19.00/hr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Forklift Operator (Finished Goods) - Warehouse DeptWestlake · Woodbridge, CA · $24.25/hr · Posted May 11, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Forklift Operator (Shipping Department)Westlake · Woodbridge, CA · $24.25/hr · Posted May 11, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Forklift Operator (Finished Goods) - Warehouse DeptWestlake · Woodbridge, CA · $24.25/hr · Posted May 11, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Forklift Operator (Warehouse Department)Westlake · Woodbridge, CA · $24.25/hr · Posted May 11, 2026ApplyView posting
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Forklift Operator pay in other places

  1. United States$23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr) median · $20.50–$25.69/hr typical · 47 postingsUnited States: middle half $20.50–$25.69/hr, median $23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr)
  2. Texas$20.58/hr ($42.8K/yr) median · $18.50–$21.12/hr typical · 6 postingsTexas: middle half $18.50–$21.12/hr, median $20.58/hr ($42.8K/yr)
  3. Woodbridge, CA$24.25/hr ($50.4K/yr) median · $24.25–$24.25/hr typical · 4 postingsWoodbridge, CA: middle half $24.25–$24.25/hr, median $24.25/hr ($50.4K/yr)
  4. Michigan$18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr) median · $9.00–$18.75/hr typical · 3 postingsMichigan: middle half $9.00–$18.75/hr, median $18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr)
  5. Remote$40.50/hr ($84.2K/yr) median · $18.50–$40.50/hr typical · 3 postingsRemote: middle half $18.50–$40.50/hr, median $40.50/hr ($84.2K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Forklift Operator make in California?

The median posted base pay for Forklift Operator jobs in California is $24.25/hr ($50.4K/yr), from 7 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Forklift Operator pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $20.35–$24.25/hr. The top 10% list $50.4K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $37.4K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Forklift Operator jobs?

The median here is $24.25/hr ($50.4K/yr), against $23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr) across all 53 postings for the role.

How many Forklift Operator jobs in California list pay?

7 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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