What are the main factors that influence a Fork Lift Driver's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Fork Lift Driver?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Fork Lift Driver roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Fork Lift Driver's salary?

A Fork Lift Driver's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,288 for beginners, reaching about $42,060 at mid-level, and approach $42,494 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Fork Lift Driver?

Fork Lift Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fork Lift Driver roles are District of Columbia $46,716, California $46,539, Massachusetts $45,918. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fork Lift Driver roles make?

Salaries for Fork Lift Driver level roles vary by specialization: Lift Technician: $57,583; Fork Truck Driver: $55,177; Lift Supervisor: $54,837; Lift Maintenance: $51,451; Aerial Lift Operator: $49,735.

Fork Lift Driver Salary in Maine

How much does a Fork Lift Driver make in Maine?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fork Lift Driver in Maine is $41,138 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Fork Lift Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,187
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,924 to $44,828
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,998

10% $34,998

50% (Median) $41,138

90% $48,187

Fork Lift Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,828	$3,736	$862	$22
Average	$41,138	$3,428	$791	$20
25th Percentile	$37,924	$3,160	$729	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Fork Lift Driver Salaries

A Fork Lift Driver's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fork Lift Driver Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fork Lift Driver's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,288
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,867
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,060
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,223
Expert (over 8 years): $42,494

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Fork Lift Driver	$40,288
Intermediate Level Fork Lift Driver	$40,867
Senior Level Fork Lift Driver	$42,060
Specialist Level Fork Lift Driver	$42,223
Expert Level Fork Lift Driver	$42,494

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How Do Fork Lift Driver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Fork Lift Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,716.
California: $46,539.
Massachusetts: $45,918.

District of Columbia $46,716 California $46,539 Massachusetts $45,918 Washington $45,750 New Jersey $45,733 Alaska $45,674 Connecticut $45,091 New York $44,855

Hawaii $44,100 Rhode Island $43,745 Maryland $43,505 Minnesota $43,176 Colorado $43,049 Illinois $43,007 Oregon $42,847 Delaware $42,729

New Hampshire $42,654 Virginia $42,488 Pennsylvania $42,003 Nevada $41,758 North Dakota $41,678 Michigan $41,551 Wisconsin $41,505 Vermont $41,412

Texas $41,155 Maine $41,138 Arizona $41,113 Ohio $41,083 Georgia $40,695 Indiana $40,501 Wyoming $40,463 Utah $40,404

Iowa $40,378 Kansas $40,176 Louisiana $40,117 North Carolina $40,096 Missouri $40,087 Florida $39,923 Montana $39,834 Nebraska $39,750

Kentucky $39,703 South Carolina $39,535 Tennessee $39,429 Idaho $39,387 New Mexico $39,079 Oklahoma $39,011 Alabama $38,762 South Dakota $38,345

Arkansas $38,117 West Virginia $37,995 Mississippi $37,627

Top Paying Cities for Fork Lift Drivers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Freedom: $40,486
Harmony: $40,469
Hartland: $40,521

Freedom, ME $40,486

Harmony, ME $40,469

Hartland, ME $40,521

Hinckley, ME $40,560

Jackman, ME $40,364

Kingfield, ME $40,594

Liberty, ME $40,561

Madison, ME $40,648

Monroe, ME $40,428

Morrill, ME $40,498

Newport, ME $40,433

New Portland, ME $40,656

New Sharon, ME $40,607

New Vineyard, ME $40,632

Norridgewock, ME $40,633

North Anson, ME $40,657

North Vassalboro, ME $40,730

Oakland, ME $40,646

Oquossoc, ME $40,510

Palmyra, ME $40,459

Phillips, ME $40,527

Pittsfield, ME $40,525

Plymouth, ME $40,438

Rangeley, ME $40,537

Portland, ME $42,471

Falmouth, ME $42,375

South Portland, ME $42,471

Cape Elizabeth, ME $42,387

Peaks Island, ME $42,428

Cumberland Foreside, ME $42,333

Auburn, ME $41,572

Andover, ME $40,525

Bethel, ME $40,594

Bryant Pond, ME $40,745

Buckfield, ME $40,926

Canton, ME $40,670

Durham, ME $41,835

Danville, ME $41,698

Dixfield, ME $40,586

Dryden, ME $40,632

East Andover, ME $40,537

East Dixfield, ME $40,651

East Livermore, ME $40,891

East Poland, ME $41,622

Stoneham, ME $40,763

East Wilton, ME $40,727

Greene, ME $41,254

Hanover, ME $40,559

Hebron, ME $41,216

Jay, ME $40,660

Lewiston, ME $41,550

Lisbon, ME $41,682

Lisbon Falls, ME $41,618

Livermore, ME $40,824

Livermore Falls, ME $40,798

Greenwood, ME $40,799

Mechanic Falls, ME $41,498

Mexico, ME $40,625

Minot, ME $41,343

Monmouth, ME $41,123

New Gloucester, ME $41,863

Newry, ME $40,483

North Jay, ME $40,640

Leeds, ME $41,023

North Monmouth, ME $41,062

North Turner, ME $40,994

North Waterford, ME $40,952

Norway, ME $41,083

Oxford, ME $41,304

Paris, ME $41,165

Poland, ME $41,629

Roxbury, ME $40,497

Rumford, ME $40,602

Sabattus, ME $41,368

South Paris, ME $41,108

Turner, ME $41,110

Wayne, ME $40,923

Weld, ME $40,527

West Bethel, ME $40,561

Bowdoin, ME $41,363

West Minot, ME $41,284

West Paris, ME $40,945

Peru, ME $40,686

West Poland, ME $41,597

Sumner, ME $40,814

Wilton, ME $40,634

Augusta, ME $40,748

Coopers Mills, ME $40,803

Dresden, ME $41,138

East Winthrop, ME $40,874

Farmingdale, ME $40,987

Gardiner, ME $41,061

Randolph, ME $40,987

Hallowell, ME $40,935

Jefferson, ME $40,663

Kents Hill, ME $40,746

Litchfield, ME $41,183

Manchester, ME $40,827

Mount Vernon, ME $40,648

Whitefield, ME $40,826

Palermo, ME $40,595

Sebasco Estates, ME $41,795

Readfield, ME $40,815

Saint Albans, ME $40,490

South Bristol, ME $41,168

Squirrel Island, ME $41,305

Trevett, ME $41,334

Waldoboro, ME $40,655

Walpole, ME $41,102

Washington, ME $40,553

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $41,378

Southport, ME $41,470

Wiscasset, ME $41,261

Woolwich, ME $41,359

Ellsworth, ME $40,388

Addison, ME $40,339

Gouldsboro, ME $40,375

Bar Harbor, ME $40,451

Beals, ME $40,384

Bernard, ME $40,465

Birch Harbor, ME $40,413

Blue Hill, ME $40,431

Brooklin, ME $40,432

Brooksville, ME $40,431

Calais, ME $40,324

Cherryfield, ME $40,278

Columbia Falls, ME $40,276

Corea, ME $40,377

Cranberry Isles, ME $40,386

Cutler, ME $40,279

Deer Isle, ME $40,469

Dennysville, ME $40,241

East Blue Hill, ME $40,433

East Machias, ME $40,279

Eastport, ME $40,398

Franklin, ME $40,379

Frenchboro, ME $40,363

Grand Lake Stream, ME $40,216

Hancock, ME $40,439

Harborside, ME $40,424

Harrington, ME $40,366

Hulls Cove, ME $40,452

Isle Au Haut, ME $40,363

Islesford, ME $40,447

Jonesboro, ME $40,312

Jonesport, ME $40,348

Little Deer Isle, ME $40,464

Lubec, ME $40,299

Bass Harbor, ME $40,466

Machias, ME $40,319

Machiasport, ME $40,339

Meddybemps, ME $40,216

Milbridge, ME $40,382

Mount Desert, ME $40,421

Northeast Harbor, ME $40,447

Sullivan, ME $40,385

Pembroke, ME $40,278

Perry, ME $40,315

Princeton, ME $40,214

Prospect Harbor, ME $40,418

Robbinston, ME $40,270

Salsbury Cove, ME $40,456

Sargentville, ME $40,443

Seal Cove, ME $40,422

Seal Harbor, ME $40,436

Sedgwick, ME $40,438

Sorrento, ME $40,422

Southwest Harbor, ME $40,458

Steuben, ME $40,359

Stonington, ME $40,473

Sunset, ME $40,333

Surry, ME $40,431

Swans Island, ME $40,394

Wesley, ME $40,164

Whiting, ME $40,267

Winter Harbor, ME $40,383

Baileyville, ME $40,255

Houlton, ME $40,171

Ashland, ME $40,113

Benedicta, ME $40,024

Blaine, ME $40,161

Bridgewater, ME $40,066

Caribou, ME $40,244

Clayton Lake, ME $40,171

Crouseville, ME $40,197

Eagle Lake, ME $40,158

Easton, ME $40,203

Estcourt Station, ME $40,187

Fort Fairfield, ME $40,224

Fort Kent, ME $40,241

Fort Kent Mills, ME $40,207

Frenchville, ME $40,253

Grand Isle, ME $40,197

Island Falls, ME $40,029

Limestone, ME $40,212

Madawaska, ME $40,320

Mapleton, ME $40,149

Richmond, ME $41,205

South China, ME $40,636

South Gardiner, ME $41,111

Vienna, ME $40,575

Windsor, ME $40,613

Winthrop, ME $40,989

Bangor, ME $40,416

Abbot, ME $40,424

Aurora, ME $40,204

Bradford, ME $40,398

Bradley, ME $40,399

Brewer, ME $40,414

Brookton, ME $40,068

Brownville, ME $40,282

Brownville Junction, ME $40,530

Bucksport, ME $40,411

Burlington, ME $40,267

Greenbush, ME $40,360

Carmel, ME $40,418

Castine, ME $40,502

Charleston, ME $40,405

Danforth, ME $40,135

Dover Foxcroft, ME $40,429

Corinth, ME $40,413

Eddington, ME $40,403

Holden, ME $40,407

East Millinocket, ME $40,238

East Orland, ME $40,407

Etna, ME $40,427

Exeter, ME $40,420

Frankfort, ME $40,418

Greenville, ME $40,186

Greenville Junction, ME $40,317

Guilford, ME $40,413

Hampden, ME $40,417

Howland, ME $40,321

Hudson, ME $40,410

Kenduskeag, ME $40,414

Kingman, ME $40,092

Lagrange, ME $40,368

Lambert Lake, ME $40,140

Lee, ME $40,258

Levant, ME $40,416

Lincoln, ME $40,255

Mattawamkeag, ME $40,124

Medway, ME $40,134

Milford, ME $40,393

Millinocket, ME $40,074

Milo, ME $40,358

Monson, ME $40,419

Olamon, ME $40,371

Old Town, ME $40,399

Orono, ME $40,410

Orient, ME $40,096

Orland, ME $40,408

Orrington, ME $40,412

Passadumkeag, ME $40,348

Penobscot, ME $40,408

Rockwood, ME $40,248

Sangerville, ME $40,448

Sebec, ME $40,383

Shirley Mills, ME $40,394

Springfield, ME $40,152

Stetson, ME $40,422

Stillwater, ME $40,411

Topsfield, ME $40,102

Vanceboro, ME $40,137

Waite, ME $40,157

West Enfield, ME $40,338

Winn, ME $40,178

Winterport, ME $40,417

Wytopitlock, ME $40,036

Bath, ME $41,645

Alna, ME $40,982

Boothbay, ME $41,261

Boothbay Harbor, ME $41,354

Bristol, ME $41,011

Chamberlain, ME $41,081

Damariscotta, ME $40,986

East Boothbay, ME $41,291

Friendship, ME $40,748

Georgetown, ME $41,593

Isle Of Springs, ME $41,262

Bremen, ME $40,898

Newcastle, ME $41,002

New Harbor, ME $41,146

Nobleboro, ME $40,840

Edgecomb, ME $41,142

Pemaquid, ME $41,106

Phippsburg, ME $41,760

Cushing, ME $40,615

Round Pond, ME $41,004

Sandy Point, ME $40,416

Searsmont, ME $40,512

Searsport, ME $40,422

Shawmut, ME $40,685

Skowhegan, ME $40,596

Smithfield, ME $40,618

Solon, ME $40,596

Stockton Springs, ME $40,416

Stratton, ME $40,562

Strong, ME $40,597

Temple, ME $40,582

West Forks, ME $40,348

Thorndike, ME $40,457

Troy, ME $40,446

Unity, ME $40,496

Vassalboro, ME $40,621

West Farmington, ME $40,739

Berwick, ME $43,177

Cape Neddick, ME $43,506

Eliot, ME $44,082

Kittery, ME $44,210

Kittery Point, ME $43,877

North Berwick, ME $42,844

Ogunquit, ME $43,233

South Berwick, ME $43,612

York, ME $43,861

York Beach, ME $43,650

York Harbor, ME $43,872

Acton, ME $41,621

Alfred, ME $42,211

Bailey Island, ME $42,038

Bar Mills, ME $42,143

Biddeford, ME $42,157

Biddeford Pool, ME $42,158

Bowdoinham, ME $41,334

Bridgton, ME $41,263

Brownfield, ME $41,227

Brunswick, ME $41,822

Bustins Island, ME $42,117

Cape Porpoise, ME $42,346

Casco, ME $41,754

Center Lovell, ME $40,959

Chebeague Island, ME $42,210

Cliff Island, ME $42,302

Cornish, ME $41,702

Cumberland Center, ME $42,253

Denmark, ME $41,221

East Baldwin, ME $41,808

Lebanon, ME $42,505

East Parsonsfield, ME $41,482

Sebago, ME $41,702

East Waterboro, ME $42,019

Freeport, ME $42,040

Fryeburg, ME $41,014

Gorham, ME $42,216

Gray, ME $41,959

Harrison, ME $41,037

Hiram, ME $41,572

Hollis Center, ME $42,072

Kennebunk, ME $42,378

Kennebunkport, ME $42,218

Parsonsfield, ME $41,481

Limerick, ME $41,865

Limington, ME $41,854

Long Island, ME $42,373

Lovell, ME $40,900

Moody, ME $42,899

Naples, ME $41,580

Newfield, ME $41,797

North Bridgton, ME $41,284

North Waterboro, ME $41,946

Windham, ME $42,174

Ocean Park, ME $42,190

Old Orchard Beach, ME $42,218

Orrs Island, ME $42,002

Porter, ME $41,341

Pownal, ME $41,975

Scarborough, ME $42,361

Raymond, ME $41,886

Saco, ME $42,193

Sanford, ME $42,407

Sebago Lake, ME $41,854

Shapleigh, ME $42,014

South Casco, ME $41,910

South Freeport, ME $42,019

Harpswell, ME $41,994

South Windham, ME $42,253

Springvale, ME $42,161

Standish, ME $42,029

Steep Falls, ME $41,939

Topsham, ME $41,678

Waterboro, ME $42,097

Waterford, ME $40,992

Wells, ME $42,815

West Baldwin, ME $41,734

Westbrook, ME $42,372

Buxton, ME $42,146

West Kennebunk, ME $42,356

West Newfield, ME $41,592

Yarmouth, ME $42,214

North Yarmouth, ME $42,126

Mars Hill, ME $40,201

Monticello, ME $40,120

New Limerick, ME $40,146

New Sweden, ME $40,200

Oakfield, ME $40,104

Oxbow, ME $39,941

Patten, ME $39,967

Perham, ME $40,172

Portage, ME $40,151

Presque Isle, ME $40,254

Saint Agatha, ME $40,234

Saint David, ME $40,225

Saint Francis, ME $40,171

Sheridan, ME $40,124

Sherman, ME $40,064

Stacyville, ME $40,014

Sinclair, ME $40,159

Smyrna Mills, ME $40,039

Wallagrass, ME $40,203

Stockholm, ME $40,164

Van Buren, ME $40,214

Washburn, ME $40,199

Westfield, ME $40,143

Rockland, ME $40,592

Camden, ME $40,589

Glen Cove, ME $40,575

Hope, ME $40,573

Islesboro, ME $40,469

Lincolnville, ME $40,502

Lincolnville Center, ME $40,504

Matinicus, ME $40,435

Monhegan, ME $40,867

North Haven, ME $40,463

Owls Head, ME $40,518

Port Clyde, ME $40,745

Rockport, ME $40,579

South Thomaston, ME $40,519

Spruce Head, ME $40,543

Tenants Harbor, ME $40,660

Thomaston, ME $40,548

Union, ME $40,571

Vinalhaven, ME $40,463

Warren, ME $40,529

West Rockport, ME $40,583

Waterville, ME $40,673

Albion, ME $40,608

Anson, ME $40,636

Athens, ME $40,523

Belfast, ME $40,503

Belgrade, ME $40,596

Belgrade Lakes, ME $40,554

Bingham, ME $40,519

Brooks, ME $40,436

Burnham, ME $40,476

Cambridge, ME $40,467

Canaan, ME $40,535

Caratunk, ME $40,443

China Village, ME $40,719

Clinton, ME $40,548

Corinna, ME $40,436

Detroit, ME $40,450

Dexter, ME $40,490

Dixmont, ME $40,431

East Newport, ME $40,435

East Vassalboro, ME $40,645

Eustis, ME $40,399

Fairfield, ME $40,617

Farmington, ME $40,650

Garland, ME $40,415

Farmington Falls, ME $40,716

Fork Lift Driver Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Fork Lift Driver roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 43% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Fork Lift Driver positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Fork Lift Driver as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Fork Lift Driver

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$49,365	$24.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$46,074	$22.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$45,252	$22.0	10%
Software & Networking	$45,252	$22.0	10%
Construction	$44,429	$21.0	8%

Fork Lift Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fork Lift Driver's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$37,924

Average $41,138/year

$44,828

$3,160

Average $3,428/month

$3,736

$729

Average $791/week

$862

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,828	$3,736	$862	$22
Average	$41,138	$3,428	$791	$20
25th Percentile	$37,924	$3,160	$729	$18

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