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Forklift Operator salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 46 open job postings for Forklift Operator roles in United States, updated Sep 30, 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 United States

  1. Forklift Operator - ExternalAliaxis · Garland, TX · $21.12/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Forklift Operator - ExternalAliaxis · Garland, TX · $21.12/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Forklift OperatorMaersk · Chesapeake, VA · $19.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Forklift OperatorMaersk · Remote · $18.00–$19.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Forklift Operator - 2nd ShiftAthens Services · United States · $21.30–$22.50/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Forklift Operator pay in other places

  1. California$24.25/hr ($50.4K/yr) median · $20.35–$24.25/hr typical · 7 postingsCalifornia: middle half $20.35–$24.25/hr, median $24.25/hr ($50.4K/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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Forklift Operator jobs in United States is $23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr), from 46 job postings with pay at 23 companies.

What is the typical Forklift Operator pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $20.50–$25.69/hr. The top 10% list $54.9K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $37.4K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Forklift Operator jobs?

The median here is $23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr), against $23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr) across all 52 postings for the role.

How many Forklift Operator jobs in United States list pay?

46 open postings at 23 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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