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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Industrial & Warehouse
Baltimore, MD

Forklift Driver Jobs in Baltimore

Temp and flexible forklift driver positions in Baltimore pay $18.19-$26.75/hr — 7% above the national average, with a cost of living 7% above the U.S. baseline.

$18-$27

Per Hour

$899

Weekly (40hrs)

107

Cost Index

EST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Baltimore

Healthcare
Logistics
Education
Hospitality

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1600
Groceries$350
Transport$95
More about Baltimore

About Forklift Driver Jobs in Baltimore

Forklift Drivers in Baltimore earn $18.19-$26.75/hr, above the national average.

Forklift Drivers operate powered industrial trucks to move, stack, and retrieve materials in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities.

Most forklift driver positions in Baltimore are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Forklift Driver Pay: Baltimore vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
Baltimore, MD$18–$27/hr107$1,600
Philadelphia, PA$17–$26/hr102$1,550
New York City, NY$32–$47/hr187$3,500
Pittsburgh, PA$17–$23/hr93$1,350
Boston, MA$26–$38/hr152$2,800
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Forklift Driver in Baltimore

2.2x
Tight Budget
71
Hours to pay rent
45%
Rent / gross income
759
Monthly disposable
12% more affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in Baltimore

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$3,892
Est. taxes (~22%)-$856
Take-home$3,036
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,600
Groceries + transport$445
Remaining$991

Based on avg Forklift Driver rate of $22.47/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate forklift to move pallets and materials
  • Load and unload trucks safely
  • Stack and organize inventory
  • Perform daily equipment safety checks
  • Maintain accurate movement records

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Forklift operation
Safety awareness
Spatial awareness
Attention to detail
Communication
Requirements
  • Valid forklift certification
  • Clean safety record
  • Good spatial awareness
  • Previous warehouse experience preferred

Where Forklift Drivers Work in Baltimore

Baltimore has active hiring opportunities for forklift drivers at these major employers. Compiled from public sources including the Bureau of Labor Statistics and company reports.

Amazon

Logistics & Warehouse

industrial
$17-$23/hr(Company)
~1,200 seasonal hires, 350+ ongoing
Flexible scheduling
Peak hiring: September, October & November

Source: BLS QCEW metro patterns, company careers | Verified: 2026-04-13

Port of Baltimore logistics

Logistics & Warehouse

industrial
$17-$23/hr(Company)
~1,200 seasonal hires, 350+ ongoing
Flexible scheduling
Peak hiring: September, October & November

Source: BLS QCEW metro patterns, company careers | Verified: 2026-04-13

UPS

Logistics & Warehouse

industrial
$17-$23/hr(Company)
~1,200 seasonal hires, 350+ ongoing
Flexible scheduling
Peak hiring: September, October & November

Source: BLS QCEW metro patterns, company careers | Verified: 2026-04-13

Baltimore Job Market Snapshot

Top Industries for Forklift Drivers

healthcare$15-$23/hr
industrial$17-$23/hr
hospitality$14-$26/hr

Best Times to Apply

June - Summer peak hiring
November - Holiday season
March - Spring events & tourism

Major Employment Areas

Metro core & corridorsVaries by submarket
Airport logistics zoneWarehouse & cargo
Healthcare & education clusterHospitals & campuses

Last updated: 2026-04-13

Earnings Calculator for Baltimore

Calculate Your Forklift Driver Earningsin Baltimore
$22/hr
$18.19/hr$26.75/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$550
Monthly
$2,382
Yearly
$28,600
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Career Path from Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver

0-2 years

Senior Forklift Operator

2-4 years

Shipping/Receiving Lead

4-6 years

Warehouse Supervisor

6+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may be out of date. They are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional career, legal, tax, or financial advice. For the most current pay rates, verify with the original source, a qualified professional, or check the Indeed Flex app directly for real-time shift availability and compensation.

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