Forklift Operator Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median forklift operator in the Philadelphia area earns $49,260 a year ($23.68 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and 3% above the Pennsylvania median ($47,730). Half of the 15,670 forklift operators there earn between $44,450 and $60,350.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,210 | $38,160 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $44,450 | $43,090 | $40,030 |
| Median | $49,260 | $47,730 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $60,350 | $57,650 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $61,340 | $62,510 | $62,520 |
| Average | $51,530 | $49,760 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 15,670 | 42,110 | 774,420 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $45,510
- 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.