Forklift Operator Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median forklift operator in the Birmingham area earns $48,570 a year ($23.35 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and 8% above the Alabama median ($44,880). Half of the 4,100 forklift operators there earn between $39,250 and $51,000.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,850 | $33,290 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $39,250 | $37,320 | $40,030 |
| Median | $48,570 | $44,880 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $51,000 | $51,000 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $62,130 | $60,750 | $62,520 |
| Average | $48,260 | $45,540 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 4,100 | 15,360 | 774,420 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 14th 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.