Forklift Operator Machine Operator information
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$11.78 - $12.72
0% of jobs
$12.72 - $13.66
1% of jobs
$13.66 - $14.60
4% of jobs
$14.60 - $15.54
8% of jobs
$16.26 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.54 - $16.48
15% of jobs
$16.48 - $17.42
16% of jobs
The median wage is $17.68 / hr.
$17.42 - $18.36
21% of jobs
$18.94 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.36 - $19.30
16% of jobs
$19.30 - $20.24
11% of jobs
$20.24 - $21.18
5% of jobs
$21.18 - $22.12
3% of jobs
How much do forklift operator machine operator jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for forklift operator machine operator in the United States is $17.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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