Forklift Operator Salary in Jacksonville, FL
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The median forklift operator in the Jacksonville area earns $50,670 a year ($24.36 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and 5% above the Florida median ($48,370). Half of the 4,950 forklift operators there earn between $46,130 and $59,690.
| Annual pay | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,310 | $37,050 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $46,130 | $40,260 | $40,030 |
| Median | $50,670 | $48,370 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $59,690 | $58,090 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $66,350 | $62,960 | $62,520 |
| Average | $52,470 | $49,740 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 4,950 | 38,400 | 774,420 |
Jacksonville, FL ranks 6th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Tampa, FL: $49,850
- Miami, FL: $47,810
- Orlando, FL: $47,230
- 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.