Forklift Operator Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median forklift operator in the Baltimore area earns $43,850 a year ($21.08 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($46,420) and 4% below the Maryland median ($45,630). Half of the 8,680 forklift operators there earn between $42,660 and $49,120.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,350 | $39,320 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $42,660 | $42,670 | $40,030 |
| Median | $43,850 | $45,630 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $49,120 | $51,390 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $60,650 | $61,040 | $62,520 |
| Average | $47,450 | $48,330 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 8,680 | 13,740 | 774,420 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 49th 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.