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Hourly Wage for Warehouse Forklift Operator Salary in the United States

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The salary of a Warehouse Forklift Operator in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.

Hourly Wage for Warehouse Forklift Operator Salary

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Warehouse Forklift Operator?

As of January 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Warehouse Forklift Operator in the United States is $21. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Warehouse Forklift Operator in the US can go up to $26 and the lowest down to $17, but most earn between $19 and $23. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Warehouse Forklift Operator in the United States.

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Warehouse Forklift Operator Salaries by Percentile
Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,603 $4,050 $935 $23
Average $43,103 $3,592 $829 $21
25th Percentile $38,903 $3,242 $748 $19
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What is the yearly and monthly salary as a Warehouse Forklift Operator?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary is $43,103 (range: $35,079 to $53,610); the average monthly salary is $3,592 (range: $2,923 to $4,468).

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Last Updated on January 01, 2025
$38,903
Average
$43,103/year
$48,603
$3,242
Average
$3,592/month
$4,050
$748
Average
$829/week
$935
$19
Average
$21/hour
$23
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $48,603 $4,050 $935 $23
Average $43,103 $3,592 $829 $21
25th Percentile $38,903 $3,242 $748 $19
Last Updated on January 01, 2025

What are the salaries of Warehouse Forklift Operator with different levels of experience?

As of January 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Warehouse Forklift Operator with under 1 year experience makes about $42,051. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Warehouse Forklift Operator makes around $42,803. After 2-4 years, the Warehouse Forklift Operator pay rises to about $44,576. Those senior Warehouse Forklift Operator with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $44,818, and those Warehouse Forklift Operator having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $45,221 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Warehouse Forklift Operator $42,051
Intermediate Level Warehouse Forklift Operator $42,803
Senior Level Warehouse Forklift Operator $44,576
Specialist Level Warehouse Forklift Operator $44,818
Expert Level Warehouse Forklift Operator $45,221
$42,051 0 yr
$42,803 < 2 yrs
$44,576 2-4 yrs
$44,818 5-8 yrs
$45,221 > 8 yrs
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Entry Level 2%
Mid Level 1%
Senior Level 3%
Top Level 4%
Experienced 5%
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How much does salary of Warehouse Forklift Operator vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.

For example, as of January 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Warehouse Forklift Operator is $47,503 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $46,903. While in New Jersey, a Warehouse Forklift Operator earns $47,203 per year.

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How much does salary of Warehouse Forklift Operator vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.

For example, as of January 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Warehouse Forklift Operator in San Francisco, CA is $53,803 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $50,303. While a Warehouse Forklift Operator earns $48,303 per year in Boston, MA.

What is the salary trend of Warehouse Forklift Operator?

For those exploring the changing dynamics of Warehouse Forklift Operator salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of January 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Warehouse Forklift Operator compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $46,199 in 2023 to about $46,081 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Warehouse Forklift Operator salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.

Average Annual Salary of Warehouse Forklift Operator Over Time

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2021
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2022
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$46,199
2023
$46,081
2024
$45,837
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Warehouse Forklift Operator Salary by Year

Year Average Annual Salary
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2023 $46,199
2024 $46,081
2025 $45,837
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Most Common Benefits for Warehouse Forklift Operator

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Warehouse Forklift Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 65.9%
Bonuses 0.5%
Social Security 5.1%
401k/403b 2.8%
Disability 1.3%
Healthcare 12.8%
Pension 3.6%
Time Off 8.2%

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Core Compensation
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Base Salary $43,103 65.9%
Bonus $300 0.5%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Social Security $3,320 5.1%
401K/403B $1,823 2.8%
Disability $868 1.3%
Healthcare $8,352 12.8%
Pension $2,344 3.6%
Time Off $5,342 8.2%
Total Compensation $65,452 100%
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What are the salaries of a Warehouse Forklift Operator with different levels of education?

Salaries for Warehouse Forklift Operator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Warehouse Forklift Operator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is $40,064 - $42,503. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Warehouse Forklift Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on January 01, 2025
Typical Education for Warehouse Forklift Operator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.2%
High School 80.2%
Associates 10.4%
Bachelors 3.9%
Masters 0.3%
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Typical Education for Warehouse Forklift Operator
No Diploma 5.2%
High School 80.2%
Associates 10.4%
Bachelors 3.9%
Masters 0.3%
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Warehouse Forklift Operator Salaries by Degree Level

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FAQ about Warehouse Forklift Operator

1. What are the responsibilities of Warehouse Forklift Operator?

The Warehouse Forklift Operator is responsible for maintaining inventory and for production area cleanliness. Operates fork lifts to stack and retrieve goods, supplies and materials. Being a Warehouse Forklift Operator typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Documents and maintains inventory records. In addition, Warehouse Forklift Operator typically reports to a supervisor. Being a Warehouse Forklift Operator possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

2. What are the skills of Warehouse Forklift Operator

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Attention to Detail: Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.

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Housekeeping: Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.

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Shipping and Receiving: Managing and maintaining records of all products shipped and received to ensure the correct filing of orders.

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3. $21 hourly is how much per year?

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The average hourly salary for a Warehouse Forklift Operator is $21 per hour in the United States, updated at January 01, 2025.
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