Forklift Operator Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median forklift operator in the Cincinnati area earns $49,000 a year ($23.56 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and 5% above the Ohio median ($46,450). Half of the 6,920 forklift operators there earn between $41,700 and $61,020.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,920 | $37,960 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $41,700 | $42,530 | $40,030 |
| Median | $49,000 | $46,450 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $61,020 | $58,840 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $73,440 | $63,660 | $62,520 |
| Average | $52,260 | $49,800 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 6,920 | 42,360 | 774,420 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Columbus, OH: $46,780
- Cleveland, OH: $46,090
- 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
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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.