Forklift Operator Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median forklift operator in the Milwaukee area earns $47,780 a year ($22.97 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and about the same as the Wisconsin median ($47,720). Half of the 2,520 forklift operators there earn between $42,350 and $58,020.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,040 | $38,960 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $42,350 | $44,130 | $40,030 |
| Median | $47,780 | $47,720 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $58,020 | $58,270 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $63,160 | $62,940 | $62,520 |
| Average | $50,100 | $50,110 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 2,520 | 12,150 | 774,420 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- 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
- Minneapolis, MN: $49,740
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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.