Forklift Operator Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median forklift operator in the Charlotte area earns $43,880 a year ($21.10 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($46,420) and 1% above the North Carolina median ($43,420). Half of the 8,330 forklift operators there earn between $38,520 and $47,510.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,390 | $35,940 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $38,520 | $38,080 | $40,030 |
| Median | $43,880 | $43,420 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $47,510 | $47,510 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $52,370 | $56,000 | $62,520 |
| Average | $44,190 | $43,960 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 8,330 | 26,830 | 774,420 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Raleigh, NC: $45,140
- 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
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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.