Forklift Operator Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median forklift operator in the Phoenix area earns $48,770 a year ($23.45 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and 1% above the Arizona median ($48,110). Half of the 10,250 forklift operators there earn between $44,450 and $56,050.
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,240 | $38,560 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $44,450 | $44,130 | $40,030 |
| Median | $48,770 | $48,110 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $56,050 | $54,550 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $63,110 | $62,940 | $62,520 |
| Average | $50,660 | $49,820 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 10,250 | 12,340 | 774,420 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 13th 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.