Forklift Operator Salary in Portland, OR
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The median forklift operator in the Portland area earns $52,120 a year ($25.06 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and 3% above the Oregon median ($50,760). Half of the 4,220 forklift operators there earn between $47,660 and $62,220.
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,570 | $40,410 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $47,660 | $47,040 | $40,030 |
| Median | $52,120 | $50,760 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $62,220 | $58,920 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $63,900 | $63,150 | $62,520 |
| Average | $54,520 | $52,160 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 4,220 | 8,560 | 774,420 |
Portland, OR ranks 5th 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
- Jacksonville, FL: $50,670
- Tampa, FL: $49,850
- Minneapolis, MN: $49,740
- Washington, DC: $49,710
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- Stocker: $44,440
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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.