Forklift Operator Salary in Miami, FL
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The median forklift operator in the Miami area earns $47,810 a year ($22.99 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and 1% below the Florida median ($48,370). Half of the 9,290 forklift operators there earn between $40,190 and $60,150.
Median $47,810
10th: $37,24090th: $73,300
| Annual pay | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,240 | $37,050 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $40,190 | $40,260 | $40,030 |
| Median | $47,810 | $48,370 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $60,150 | $58,090 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $73,300 | $62,960 | $62,520 |
| Average | $51,670 | $49,740 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 9,290 | 38,400 | 774,420 |
Miami, FL ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Jacksonville, FL: $50,670
- Tampa, FL: $49,850
- 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.