Forklift Mechanic Salary in the United States

Forklift Mechanic Salary

How much does a Forklift Mechanic make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forklift Mechanic in the United States is $59,173. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,947 to $65,646, with most professionals earning between $45,368 and $71,540.

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10th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $45,368 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $51,947 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $59,173 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $65,646 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $71,540 US April 01, 2025
25% $51,947 10% $45,368 90% $71,540 75% $65,646 $59,173 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

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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 Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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59448
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forklift Mechanic in the United States. The base salary for Forklift Mechanic ranges from $51,947 to $65,646 with the average base salary of $59,173. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,196 to $66,483 with the average total cash compensation of $59,448.

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