Forklift Operator Salary in Oklahoma City, OK
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The median forklift operator in the Oklahoma City area earns $45,960 a year ($22.10 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($46,420) and 3% above the Oklahoma median ($44,700). Half of the 2,880 forklift operators there earn between $38,480 and $58,250.
| Annual pay | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,180 | $35,400 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $38,480 | $37,750 | $40,030 |
| Median | $45,960 | $44,700 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $58,250 | $50,900 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $60,030 | $60,120 | $62,520 |
| Average | $47,950 | $45,950 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 2,880 | 7,850 | 774,420 |
Oklahoma City, OK ranks 38th 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.