Forklift Operator Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median forklift operator in the Raleigh area earns $45,140 a year ($21.70 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($46,420) and 4% above the North Carolina median ($43,420). Half of the 2,650 forklift operators there earn between $38,650 and $49,470.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,050 | $35,940 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $38,650 | $38,080 | $40,030 |
| Median | $45,140 | $43,420 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $49,470 | $47,510 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $57,200 | $56,000 | $62,520 |
| Average | $46,200 | $43,960 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 2,650 | 26,830 | 774,420 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 42nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Charlotte, NC: $43,880
- 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.