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Forklift Operator salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 3,084 open job postings for Forklift Operator roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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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 OperatorDHL · York, PA · $18.45/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Forklift OperatorDHL · Hagerstown, MD · $21.50/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Forklift OperatorDHL · Hagerstown, MD · $21.50/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Forklift OperatorDHL · Goodyear, AZ · $21.35/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Forklift OperatorDHL · Hagerstown, MD · $21.50/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Forklift Operator pay in other places

  1. Texas$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $19.00–$22.27/hr typical, 318 postingsTexas: middle half $19.00–$22.27/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  2. California$21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr) median, $20.00–$22.50/hr typical, 299 postingsCalifornia: middle half $20.00–$22.50/hr, median $21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr)
  3. Ohio$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $19.00–$22.06/hr typical, 192 postingsOhio: middle half $19.00–$22.06/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  4. Illinois$20.50/hr ($42.6K/yr) median, $19.00–$22.04/hr typical, 169 postingsIllinois: middle half $19.00–$22.04/hr, median $20.50/hr ($42.6K/yr)
  5. CanadaCA$22.50/hr (CA$46.8K/yr) median, CA$21.00–CA$24.31/hr typical, 140 postings
  6. Pennsylvania$19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr) median, $18.45–$21.25/hr typical, 140 postingsPennsylvania: middle half $18.45–$21.25/hr, median $19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr)
  7. Virginia$19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr) median, $18.70–$22.08/hr typical, 115 postingsVirginia: middle half $18.70–$22.08/hr, median $19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr)
  8. Arizona$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $19.50–$21.35/hr typical, 113 postingsArizona: middle half $19.50–$21.35/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/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 $20.35/hr ($42.3K/yr), from 3,084 job postings with pay at 838 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $19.00–$22.27/hr. The top 10% list $53K 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 $20.35/hr ($42.3K/yr), against $20.35/hr ($42.3K/yr) across all 3,412 postings for the role.

How many Forklift Operator jobs in United States list pay?

3,084 open postings at 838 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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