Hourly Wage for Forklift Mechanic Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Forklift Mechanic Salary

How much does a Forklift Mechanic make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Forklift Mechanic in the United States is $28 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $24 and $31. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Forklift Mechanic Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $21 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $24 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $28 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $31 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $33 US April 24, 2024
25% $24 10% $21 90% $33 75% $31 $28 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Automotive Mechanic II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Forklift Mechanic

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Automotive Mechanic IV

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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31
28

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
24
31
28
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 $31 with the average hourly pay of $28. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $24 to $31 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $28.

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