Forklift Operator Salary in Austin, TX
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The median forklift operator in the Austin area earns $46,430 a year ($22.32 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($46,420) and 2% above the Texas median ($45,450). Half of the 4,250 forklift operators there earn between $38,620 and $50,590.
| Annual pay | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,260 | $34,300 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $38,620 | $37,720 | $40,030 |
| Median | $46,430 | $45,450 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $50,590 | $49,590 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $61,240 | $59,780 | $62,520 |
| Average | $46,740 | $45,400 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 4,250 | 88,780 | 774,420 |
Austin, TX ranks 32nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Dallas, TX: $47,230
- Houston, TX: $45,990
- San Antonio, TX: $45,340
- San Francisco, CA: $59,240
- Seattle, WA: $55,600
- San Jose, CA: $54,440
- Denver, CO: $52,190
- Portland, OR: $52,120
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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.