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Hourly Wage for Forklift Mechanic Salary in the United States

Forklift Mechanic Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Forklift Mechanic?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Forklift Mechanic in the United States is $27. While Salary.com is seeing that Forklift Mechanic salary in the US can go up to $31 or down to $22, but most earn between $24 and $29. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forklift Mechanic in the United States.

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Forklift Mechanic Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $22 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $24 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $27 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $29 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $31 US August 01, 2026
25% $24 10% $22 90% $31 75% $29 $27 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Automotive Mechanic II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Forklift Mechanic

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Automotive Mechanic IV

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
24
29
27

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
28
35
31
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Forklift Mechanic in the United States. The average hourly rate for Forklift Mechanic ranges from $24 to $29 with the average hourly pay of $27. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $28 to $35 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $31.

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