Forklift Driver wage data, wages by experience level, and regional analysis.
Average Wage
$21/hr
Wage Growth
+6.6%
Workers Employed
130,000
Wage Range
$17.8-$24.2
Wage distribution across experience levels
Change
+6.6%
Absolute Change
+$1.30/hr
Data-driven insights and recommendations
Strong Wage Growth
+6.6%
Forklift Driver wages grew 6.6% over the past year, outpacing inflation.
Source: BLS OEWS
View details for strong wage growthBest Value Market
Dallas
Dallas offers the best wage-to-cost-of-living ratio for forklift drivers.
View details for best value marketNominal wages by region
Las Vegas
NVLas Vegas-Henderson-Paradise
$22.20/hr
Chicago
ILChicago-Naperville-Elgin
$22.20/hr
Dallas
TXDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
$21.60/hr
Philadelphia
PAPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington
$21.00/hr
Austin
TXAustin-Round Rock-Georgetown
$21.00/hr
Charlotte
NCCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia
$20.40/hr
Phoenix
AZPhoenix-Mesa-Chandler
$20.40/hr
Nashville
TNNashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin
$19.80/hr
Columbus
OHColumbus
$19.30/hr
Cincinnati
OHCincinnati
$19.30/hr
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