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 $44,804 for beginners, reaching about $46,775 at mid-level, and approach $47,258 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 Washington

How much does a Fork Lift Driver make in Washington?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fork Lift Driver in Washington is $45,750 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,589
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,175 to $49,853
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,921

10% $38,921

50% (Median) $45,750

90% $53,589

Fork Lift Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,853	$4,154	$959	$24
Average	$45,750	$3,812	$880	$22
25th Percentile	$42,175	$3,515	$811	$20

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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): $44,804
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,448
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,775
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,956
Expert (over 8 years): $47,258

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Fork Lift Driver	$44,804
Intermediate Level Fork Lift Driver	$45,448
Senior Level Fork Lift Driver	$46,775
Specialist Level Fork Lift Driver	$46,956
Expert Level Fork Lift Driver	$47,258

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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:

Auburn: $45,693
Federal Way: $45,674
Bellevue: $46,612

Auburn, WA $45,693

Federal Way, WA $45,674

Bellevue, WA $46,612

Black Diamond, WA $45,449

Bothell, WA $46,392

Burton, WA $45,758

Carnation, WA $45,706

Duvall, WA $45,857

Edmonds, WA $46,246

Enumclaw, WA $44,785

Fall City, WA $45,910

Hobart, WA $45,734

Issaquah, WA $46,070

Kenmore, WA $46,488

Kent, WA $45,734

Kirkland, WA $46,583

Lynnwood, WA $46,152

Maple Valley, WA $45,694

Medina, WA $46,625

Mercer Island, WA $46,609

Mountlake Terrace, WA $46,276

North Bend, WA $45,249

Pacific, WA $45,667

Preston, WA $45,982

Ravensdale, WA $45,328

Redmond, WA $46,516

Redondo, WA $45,725

Renton, WA $46,227

Rollingbay, WA $46,061

Seahurst, WA $46,312

Snoqualmie, WA $45,593

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $44,246

Vashon, WA $45,790

Woodinville, WA $46,234

Sammamish, WA $46,357

Mill Creek, WA $45,949

Seattle, WA $46,640

Bainbridge Island, WA $46,127

Everett, WA $45,994

Acme, WA $43,608

Anacortes, WA $44,019

Blakely Island, WA $43,718

Arlington, WA $45,349

Baring, WA $44,996

Bellingham, WA $43,551

Blaine, WA $43,461

Bow, WA $43,654

Burlington, WA $43,897

Clearlake, WA $44,144

Clinton, WA $45,861

Concrete, WA $43,674

Conway, WA $44,820

Coupeville, WA $45,042

Custer, WA $43,511

Darrington, WA $43,693

Deer Harbor, WA $43,743

Deming, WA $43,594

Eastsound, WA $43,573

Everson, WA $43,520

Ferndale, WA $43,531

Freeland, WA $45,614

Friday Harbor, WA $43,824

Gold Bar, WA $45,091

Granite Falls, WA $45,288

Greenbank, WA $45,471

Hamilton, WA $44,048

Index, WA $44,415

La Conner, WA $44,241

Lake Stevens, WA $45,988

North Lakewood, WA $45,690

Langley, WA $45,755

Lopez Island, WA $43,920

Lummi Island, WA $43,556

Lyman, WA $44,032

Lynden, WA $43,513

Maple Falls, WA $43,498

Marblemount, WA $43,588

Marysville, WA $45,996

Monroe, WA $45,617

Mount Vernon, WA $44,321

Mukilteo, WA $45,974

Nooksack, WA $43,514

Oak Harbor, WA $44,543

Olga, WA $43,631

Orcas, WA $43,709

Point Roberts, WA $43,369

Camano Island, WA $45,259

Rockport, WA $43,004

Sedro Woolley, WA $43,920

Shaw Island, WA $43,784

Silvana, WA $45,614

Skykomish, WA $44,202

Snohomish, WA $45,832

Stanwood, WA $45,444

Startup, WA $45,344

Sultan, WA $45,379

Sumas, WA $43,499

Waldron, WA $43,573

Anderson Island, WA $45,325

Ashford, WA $44,475

Beaver, WA $43,257

Bremerton, WA $45,788

Silverdale, WA $45,711

Brinnon, WA $45,223

Buckley, WA $45,380

Burley, WA $45,632

Carbonado, WA $44,987

Carlsborg, WA $44,185

Chimacum, WA $45,210

Clallam Bay, WA $43,264

Dupont, WA $45,241

Eatonville, WA $44,868

Gig Harbor, WA $45,481

Elbe, WA $44,610

Forks, WA $43,335

Fox Island, WA $45,603

Glenoma, WA $43,970

Graham, WA $45,367

Port Hadlock, WA $45,197

Hansville, WA $45,616

Indianola, WA $46,231

Joyce, WA $43,429

Kapowsin, WA $45,205

Keyport, WA $45,863

Kingston, WA $45,954

La Grande, WA $44,806

Lakebay, WA $45,371

La Push, WA $43,417

Longbranch, WA $45,180

Sumner, WA $45,578

Manchester, WA $46,157

Milton, WA $45,648

Mineral, WA $44,157

Morton, WA $44,022

Neah Bay, WA $43,313

Nordland, WA $45,300

Olalla, WA $45,685

Orting, WA $45,309

Packwood, WA $43,179

Port Angeles, WA $44,184

Port Gamble, WA $45,767

Port Ludlow, WA $45,510

Port Orchard, WA $45,815

Port Townsend, WA $45,019

Poulsbo, WA $45,879

Puyallup, WA $45,646

Quilcene, WA $45,320

Randle, WA $43,540

Retsil, WA $45,795

Seabeck, WA $45,601

Sekiu, WA $43,265

Sequim, WA $44,520

South Colby, WA $45,954

South Prairie, WA $45,389

Southworth, WA $46,143

Spanaway, WA $45,472

Steilacoom, WA $45,470

Bonney Lake, WA $45,518

Suquamish, WA $46,086

Tracyton, WA $45,807

Vaughn, WA $45,367

Wauna, WA $45,564

Wilkeson, WA $45,233

Longmire, WA $43,999

Paradise Inn, WA $43,964

Tacoma, WA $45,636

Camp Murray, WA $45,512

Mcchord Afb, WA $45,632

Lakewood, WA $45,628

University Place, WA $45,635

Olympia, WA $44,737

Lacey, WA $44,839

Tumwater, WA $44,755

Aberdeen, WA $44,026

Adna, WA $44,183

Allyn, WA $45,317

Amanda Park, WA $43,535

Bay Center, WA $43,577

Belfair, WA $45,408

Bucoda, WA $44,740

Centralia, WA $44,670

Chehalis, WA $44,458

Cinebar, WA $44,391

Copalis Beach, WA $43,628

Copalis Crossing, WA $43,552

Cosmopolis, WA $44,272

Curtis, WA $43,857

Doty, WA $44,307

East Olympia, WA $44,816

Elma, WA $44,698

Ethel, WA $44,056

Galvin, WA $44,644

Grapeview, WA $45,131

Grayland, WA $43,611

Hoodsport, WA $44,990

Hoquiam, WA $43,888

Humptulips, WA $43,705

Lebam, WA $43,819

Lilliwaup, WA $45,213

Littlerock, WA $44,739

Mccleary, WA $44,749

Mckenna, WA $44,944

Malone, WA $44,693

Matlock, WA $44,712

Menlo, WA $43,842

Moclips, WA $43,557

Montesano, WA $44,531

Mossyrock, WA $43,712

Napavine, WA $44,343

Neilton, WA $43,666

Oakville, WA $44,651

Ocean Shores, WA $43,686

Onalaska, WA $44,397

Pacific Beach, WA $43,559

Pe Ell, WA $43,950

Quinault, WA $43,784

Rainier, WA $44,815

Raymond, WA $43,896

Rochester, WA $44,666

Roy, WA $45,173

Ryderwood, WA $43,653

Salkum, WA $44,027

Satsop, WA $44,612

Shelton, WA $44,889

Silver Creek, WA $44,012

South Bend, WA $43,557

Taholah, WA $43,507

Tahuya, WA $45,139

Tenino, WA $44,773

Tokeland, WA $43,653

Toledo, WA $43,840

Union, WA $45,014

Vader, WA $43,808

Westport, WA $43,702

Winlock, WA $44,007

Yelm, WA $44,791

Amboy, WA $43,860

Appleton, WA $43,028

Ariel, WA $43,745

Battle Ground, WA $43,984

Bingen, WA $43,401

Brush Prairie, WA $44,039

Camas, WA $44,036

Carrolls, WA $43,673

Carson, WA $43,734

Castle Rock, WA $43,710

Cathlamet, WA $43,560

Centerville, WA $42,878

Chinook, WA $43,226

Cougar, WA $43,548

Dallesport, WA $42,969

Glenwood, WA $42,999

Goldendale, WA $42,864

Grays River, WA $43,511

Heisson, WA $43,959

Husum, WA $43,301

Ilwaco, WA $43,251

Kalama, WA $43,692

Kelso, WA $43,769

Klickitat, WA $42,969

La Center, WA $43,947

Long Beach, WA $43,335

Longview, WA $43,744

Lyle, WA $42,990

Nahcotta, WA $43,328

Naselle, WA $43,373

North Bonneville, WA $43,685

Ocean Park, WA $43,562

Oysterville, WA $43,425

Ridgefield, WA $43,995

Rosburg, WA $43,320

Seaview, WA $43,314

Silverlake, WA $43,726

Skamokawa, WA $43,438

Stevenson, WA $43,668

Toutle, WA $43,611

Trout Lake, WA $43,206

Underwood, WA $43,377

Vancouver, WA $44,165

Wahkiacus, WA $42,917

Washougal, WA $43,945

White Salmon, WA $43,255

Wishram, WA $42,867

Woodland, WA $43,844

Yacolt, WA $43,884

Wenatchee, WA $42,891

East Wenatchee, WA $42,834

Ardenvoir, WA $42,878

Brewster, WA $42,751

Bridgeport, WA $42,700

Carlton, WA $42,764

Cashmere, WA $42,880

Chelan, WA $42,807

Chelan Falls, WA $42,829

Conconully, WA $42,728

Dryden, WA $42,945

Entiat, WA $42,825

Ephrata, WA $42,668

George, WA $42,896

Leavenworth, WA $43,153

Loomis, WA $42,729

Malaga, WA $42,899

Malott, WA $42,743

Mansfield, WA $42,561

Manson, WA $42,818

Marlin, WA $42,475

Mazama, WA $42,773

Methow, WA $42,718

Monitor, WA $42,869

Moses Lake, WA $42,680

Okanogan, WA $42,700

Omak, WA $42,740

Orondo, WA $42,765

Oroville, WA $42,791

Palisades, WA $42,637

Pateros, WA $42,734

Peshastin, WA $42,852

Quincy, WA $42,821

Riverside, WA $42,729

Rock Island, WA $42,744

Soap Lake, WA $42,604

Stehekin, WA $42,784

Stratford, WA $42,497

Tonasket, WA $42,753

Twisp, WA $42,793

Warden, WA $42,842

Waterville, WA $42,647

Wauconda, WA $42,702

Wilson Creek, WA $42,455

Winthrop, WA $42,807

Yakima, WA $42,429

Brownstown, WA $42,429

Buena, WA $42,555

Cle Elum, WA $43,136

Cowiche, WA $42,429

Easton, WA $43,820

Ellensburg, WA $42,473

Naches, WA $43,118

Grandview, WA $43,566

Granger, WA $43,073

Harrah, WA $42,429

Kittitas, WA $42,466

Mabton, WA $43,130

Moxee, WA $42,566

Outlook, WA $43,071

Parker, WA $42,442

Ronald, WA $43,364

Roslyn, WA $43,312

Selah, WA $42,429

South Cle Elum, WA $43,332

Sunnyside, WA $43,750

Thorp, WA $42,615

Tieton, WA $42,429

Toppenish, WA $42,974

Vantage, WA $42,875

Wapato, WA $42,460

White Swan, WA $42,534

Zillah, WA $42,617

Airway Heights, WA $43,020

Chattaroy, WA $42,966

Cheney, WA $42,962

Colbert, WA $43,001

Deer Park, WA $42,957

Edwall, WA $42,907

Elk, WA $42,876

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $43,014

Fairfield, WA $42,919

Ford, WA $42,926

Four Lakes, WA $43,014

Greenacres, WA $42,987

Lamont, WA $42,822

Latah, WA $42,852

Liberty Lake, WA $42,965

Marshall, WA $43,020

Mead, WA $42,969

Medical Lake, WA $42,994

Mica, WA $42,988

Newman Lake, WA $42,941

Nine Mile Falls, WA $42,997

Otis Orchards, WA $42,982

Reardan, WA $42,959

Rockford, WA $42,952

Spangle, WA $42,969

Sprague, WA $42,830

Tekoa, WA $42,788

Tumtum, WA $42,943

Valleyford, WA $43,002

Veradale, WA $43,012

Waverly, WA $42,904

Wellpinit, WA $42,875

Addy, WA $42,815

Albion, WA $42,760

Almira, WA $42,489

Belmont, WA $42,718

Benge, WA $42,691

Boyds, WA $42,710

Chewelah, WA $42,850

Clayton, WA $42,929

Colfax, WA $42,754

Colton, WA $42,474

Colville, WA $42,761

Coulee City, WA $42,519

Coulee Dam, WA $42,645

Creston, WA $42,649

Curlew, WA $42,731

Cusick, WA $42,584

Danville, WA $42,719

Davenport, WA $42,821

Electric City, WA $42,633

Elmer City, WA $42,745

Endicott, WA $42,778

Evans, WA $42,765

Farmington, WA $42,661

Fruitland, WA $42,806

Garfield, WA $42,698

Gifford, WA $42,772

Grand Coulee, WA $42,607

Harrington, WA $42,778

Hartline, WA $42,458

Hay, WA $42,646

Hunters, WA $42,780

Inchelium, WA $42,677

Ione, WA $42,461

Keller, WA $42,595

Kettle Falls, WA $42,739

Lacrosse, WA $42,691

Lamona, WA $42,636

Laurier, WA $42,708

Lincoln, WA $42,775

Loon Lake, WA $42,892

Malden, WA $42,894

Malo, WA $42,758

Marcus, WA $42,894

Metaline, WA $42,650

Metaline Falls, WA $42,404

Mohler, WA $42,745

Nespelem, WA $42,648

Newport, WA $42,717

Northport, WA $42,767

Oakesdale, WA $42,804

Odessa, WA $42,550

Orient, WA $42,697

Palouse, WA $42,628

Pullman, WA $42,603

Republic, WA $42,712

Rice, WA $42,753

Ritzville, WA $42,727

Rosalia, WA $42,907

Saint John, WA $42,816

Springdale, WA $42,874

Steptoe, WA $43,016

Thornton, WA $42,825

Uniontown, WA $42,433

Usk, WA $42,675

Valley, WA $42,855

Wilbur, WA $42,618

Spokane, WA $43,020

Pasco, WA $44,319

Benton City, WA $44,312

Beverly, WA $43,007

Bickleton, WA $42,892

Burbank, WA $44,476

College Place, WA $43,569

Connell, WA $43,433

Dayton, WA $42,715

Dixie, WA $43,118

Eltopia, WA $44,074

Hooper, WA $42,598

Kahlotus, WA $42,956

Kennewick, WA $44,737

Lind, WA $42,732

Mesa, WA $43,948

Othello, WA $43,222

Paterson, WA $43,802

Plymouth, WA $44,515

Pomeroy, WA $42,711

Prescott, WA $43,368

Mattawa, WA $43,329

Prosser, WA $43,880

Richland, WA $44,475

West Richland, WA $44,476

Roosevelt, WA $42,683

Royal City, WA $42,964

Starbuck, WA $42,835

Touchet, WA $44,026

Waitsburg, WA $42,991

Walla Walla, WA $43,378

Wallula, WA $44,369

Washtucna, WA $42,661

Anatone, WA $42,357

Asotin, WA $42,484

Clarkston, WA $42,583

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	$54,899	$26.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$51,239	$25.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$50,324	$24.0	10%
Software & Networking	$50,324	$24.0	10%
Construction	$49,410	$24.0	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.

$42,175

Average $45,750/year

$49,853

$3,515

Average $3,812/month

$4,154

$811

Average $880/week

$959

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,853	$4,154	$959	$24
Average	$45,750	$3,812	$880	$22
25th Percentile	$42,175	$3,515	$811	$20

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