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

    Forklift Driver Jobs in Dallas

    Temp and flexible forklift driver positions in Dallas pay $17.00-$23.25/hr — 4% below the national average, with a cost of living 7% below the U.S. baseline.

    $17-$23

    Per Hour

    $805

    Weekly (40hrs)

    93

    Cost Index

    CST

    Time Zone

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    Quick Facts

    Top Industries in Dallas

    Finance
    Logistics
    Healthcare
    Hospitality

    Monthly Costs

    1-Bed Rent$1450
    Groceries$340
    Transport$90
    More about Dallas

    About Forklift Driver Jobs in Dallas

    Forklift Drivers in Dallas earn $17.00-$23.25/hr, below 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 Dallas are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

    Forklift Driver Pay: Dallas vs Nearby Cities

    CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
    Dallas, TX$17–$23/hr93$1,450
    Austin, TX$18–$26/hr103$1,600
    Fort Worth, TX$17–$23/hr93$1,250
    Houston, TX$17–$23/hr91$1,300
    San Antonio, TX$17–$23/hr91$1,100
    Worker Proprietary Metric

    Worker Affordability Score

    Calculated for Forklift Driver in Dallas

    2.2x
    Tight Budget
    72
    Hours to pay rent
    45%
    Rent / gross income
    632
    Monthly disposable
    11% 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 Dallas

    Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
    Gross monthly$3,486
    Est. taxes (~22%)-$767
    Take-home$2,719
    After Essential Costs
    1-Bed Rent$1,450
    Groceries + transport$430
    Remaining$839

    Based on avg Forklift Driver rate of $20.13/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

    Earnings Calculator for Dallas

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    Weekly
    $500
    Monthly
    $2,165
    Yearly
    $26,000
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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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    Where Forklift Drivers Work in Dallas

    Dallas 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

    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

    FedEx

    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

    DHL Supply Chain

    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

    Dallas Job Market Snapshot

    Top Industries for Forklift Drivers

    industrial$17-$23/hr
    healthcare$15-$23/hr
    events$14-$24/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

    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

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