What are the main factors that influence a Telehandler Operator's salary?

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

How does experience change A Telehandler Operator's salary?

A Telehandler Operator's salary grows with experience: a Materials Handler I (0-1 years)earns $37,374, a Telehandler Operator (1-3 years)earns $41,663, a Materials Handler III (3-5 years)earns $47,006, a Materials Handling Supervisor (5+ years)earns $77,501,

What are the highest paying states for a Telehandler Operator?

Telehandler Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Telehandler Operator roles are District of Columbia $45,317, California $45,145, Massachusetts $44,543. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Telehandler Operator roles make?

Salaries for Telehandler Operator level roles vary by specialization: Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,840; Crane/Tower Operator: $54,107; Crane Operator: $52,031; Operator: $47,125; Furnace Operator/Tender: $46,838.

Telehandler Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Telehandler Operator make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telehandler Operator in Delaware is $41,449 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Telehandler Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,257
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,369 to $45,536
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,566

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Telehandler Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,536	$3,795	$876	$22
Average	$41,449	$3,454	$797	$20
25th Percentile	$38,369	$3,197	$738	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Telehandler Operator Salaries

A Telehandler Operator'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 Do Telehandler Operator 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 Telehandler Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,317.
California: $45,145.
Massachusetts: $44,543.

District of Columbia $45,317 California $45,145 Massachusetts $44,543 Washington $44,380 New Jersey $44,363 Alaska $44,306 Connecticut $43,741 New York $43,512

Hawaii $42,779 Rhode Island $42,435 Maryland $42,202 Minnesota $41,883 Colorado $41,760 Illinois $41,719 Oregon $41,564 Delaware $41,449

New Hampshire $41,377 Virginia $41,216 Pennsylvania $40,745 Nevada $40,508 North Dakota $40,430 Michigan $40,307 Wisconsin $40,262 Vermont $40,172

Texas $39,922 Maine $39,906 Arizona $39,881 Ohio $39,853 Georgia $39,476 Indiana $39,288 Wyoming $39,251 Utah $39,194

Iowa $39,169 Kansas $38,973 Louisiana $38,915 North Carolina $38,895 Missouri $38,887 Florida $38,727 Montana $38,641 Nebraska $38,559

Kentucky $38,514 South Carolina $38,351 Tennessee $38,248 Idaho $38,207 New Mexico $37,909 Oklahoma $37,843 Alabama $37,602 South Dakota $37,196

Arkansas $36,975 West Virginia $36,857 Mississippi $36,501

Top Paying Cities for Telehandler Operators

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:

Lincoln: $42,898
Little Creek: $42,501
Magnolia: $42,677

Lincoln, DE $42,898 Little Creek, DE $42,501 Magnolia, DE $42,677 Milford, DE $42,898 Marydel, DE $42,341 Millsboro, DE $42,898 Millville, DE $43,184 Milton, DE $42,898

Nassau, DE $42,898 Ocean View, DE $43,184 Rehoboth Beach, DE $43,184 Seaford, DE $42,448 Selbyville, DE $43,184 Smyrna, DE $42,292 Viola, DE $42,677 Woodside, DE $42,554

Bear, DE $41,981 Newark, DE $41,997 Claymont, DE $42,030 Delaware City, DE $41,997 Hockessin, DE $42,030 Kirkwood, DE $41,997 Middletown, DE $42,206 Montchanin, DE $42,030

New Castle, DE $42,030 Odessa, DE $42,263 Port Penn, DE $41,883 Rockland, DE $42,030 Saint Georges, DE $41,997 Townsend, DE $42,202 Winterthur, DE $42,030 Lewes, DE $42,898

Wilmington, DE $42,030 Dover, DE $42,480 Dover Afb, DE $42,579 Bethany Beach, DE $43,184 Bethel, DE $42,448 Bridgeville, DE $42,898 Camden Wyoming, DE $42,525 Cheswold, DE $42,382

Clayton, DE $42,276 Dagsboro, DE $43,184 Delmar, DE $42,448 Ellendale, DE $42,898 Felton, DE $42,898 Fenwick Island, DE $43,184 Frankford, DE $43,184 Frederica, DE $42,898

Georgetown, DE $42,898 Greenwood, DE $42,898 Harbeson, DE $42,898 Harrington, DE $42,898 Hartly, DE $42,255 Houston, DE $42,898 Kenton, DE $42,276 Laurel, DE $42,448

Yorklyn, DE $42,030

Telehandler Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telehandler Operator'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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$38,369

Average $41,449/year

$45,536

$3,197

Average $3,454/month

$3,795

$738

Average $797/week

$876

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,536	$3,795	$876	$22
Average	$41,449	$3,454	$797	$20
25th Percentile	$38,369	$3,197	$738	$18

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