Forklift Operator Salary in New York, NY
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The median forklift operator in the New York area earns $46,930 a year ($22.56 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and 4% below the New York State median ($49,030). Half of the 24,720 forklift operators there earn between $42,730 and $60,160.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,190 | $38,330 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $42,730 | $44,000 | $40,030 |
| Median | $46,930 | $49,030 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $60,160 | $59,700 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $75,980 | $73,630 | $62,520 |
| Average | $52,050 | $52,860 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 24,720 | 18,420 | 774,420 |
New York, NY ranks 26th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Buffalo, NY: $47,630
- 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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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.