Salary of Forklift Operator in United States 2026
How much does a Forklift Operator earn?
$40,231
/ Annual
Based on 198 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.
$32,640 Average salary
$40,231 Maximum
$49,574
Salary data updated: September 2026
Salary of Forklift Operator in United States
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Forklift Operator
2 weeks ago
Howell, MI, Livingston County, MI; Michigan, United States Treva Automation Full-timeForklift Operator Job type: Travel Profession: Forklift Operator Shift details: Second Job order details: Start...
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Forklift Operator
Found at: Fantastic ATS - 6 days ago
Howell, Michigan, United States Pepsico Full-timePBNA $28.55 / hour Unloads transport trucks delivering finished products to the warehouse and stores it in its...
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Forklift Operator
Found at: Fantastic ATS - 7 days ago
Roanoke, Texas, United States Ryder Full-time $20 PermanentPosition Description Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Northlake, Texas — offering weekly pay,...
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Data updated: September 2026
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Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 198 job postings with salary.