Forklift Operator Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median forklift operator in the Memphis area earns $44,540 a year ($21.41 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($46,420) and 6% above the Tennessee median ($42,100). Half of the 7,950 forklift operators there earn between $38,400 and $48,410.
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,810 | $35,520 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $38,400 | $37,740 | $40,030 |
| Median | $44,540 | $42,100 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $48,410 | $47,660 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $52,000 | $54,660 | $62,520 |
| Average | $44,810 | $43,860 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 7,950 | 20,070 | 774,420 |
Memphis, TN ranks 46th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Nashville, TN: $44,600
- 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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- Stocker: $37,280
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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.