Forklift Operator Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median forklift operator in the Pittsburgh area earns $45,510 a year ($21.88 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($46,420) and 5% below the Pennsylvania median ($47,730). Half of the 3,470 forklift operators there earn between $39,650 and $51,480.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,340 | $38,160 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $39,650 | $43,090 | $40,030 |
| Median | $45,510 | $47,730 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $51,480 | $57,650 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $61,030 | $62,510 | $62,520 |
| Average | $47,620 | $49,760 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 3,470 | 42,110 | 774,420 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 40th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $49,260
- 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.