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

Forklift Driver Jobs in Pittsburgh

Temp and flexible forklift driver positions in Pittsburgh 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

EST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Pittsburgh

Healthcare
Education
Technology
Hospitality

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1350
Groceries$320
Transport$85
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About Forklift Driver Jobs in Pittsburgh

Forklift Drivers in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Forklift Driver Pay: Pittsburgh vs Nearby Cities

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

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Forklift Driver in Pittsburgh

2.4x
Tight Budget
67
Hours to pay rent
42%
Rent / gross income
757
Monthly disposable
19% 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 Pittsburgh

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$3,486
Est. taxes (~22%)-$767
Take-home$2,719
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,350
Groceries + transport$405
Remaining$964

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
  • Good spatial awareness
  • Previous warehouse experience preferred

Earnings Calculator for Pittsburgh

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5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
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$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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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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