Forklift Operator Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median forklift operator in the Atlanta area earns $44,710 a year ($21.50 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($46,420) and 3% above the Georgia median ($43,210). Half of the 28,750 forklift operators there earn between $39,630 and $48,730.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,740 | $36,690 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $39,630 | $37,990 | $40,030 |
| Median | $44,710 | $43,210 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $48,730 | $48,040 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $63,620 | $59,860 | $62,520 |
| Average | $47,160 | $45,070 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 28,750 | 50,260 | 774,420 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- San Francisco, CA: $59,240
- Seattle, WA: $55,600
- San Jose, CA: $54,440
- Denver, CO: $52,190
- Portland, OR: $52,120
- Jacksonville, FL: $50,670
- Tampa, FL: $49,850
- Minneapolis, MN: $49,740
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.