Forklift Operator Salary
Reported under the Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators occupation.
Median annual
$46,420
Median hourly
$22
Average annual
$48,370
Typical range
$36,840–$62,520
Pay distribution
10th$36,840
25th$40,030
Median$46,420
75th$54,770
90th$62,520
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- Hourly
- $22.32
- Daily
- $179
- Weekly
- $893
- Bi-weekly
- $1,785
- Monthly
- $3,868
- Annual
- $46,420
$46,420 a year is around the 50th percentile for Forklift Operators. The median is $46,420.
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- CAT Tractor Operator (Caterpillar Tractor Operator)
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- Diesel Tractor Operator
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- Electric Dolly Operator
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