Forklift Operator Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median forklift operator in the Richmond area earns $46,920 a year ($22.56 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and about the same as the Virginia median ($46,920). Half of the 5,150 forklift operators there earn between $44,990 and $50,740.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,350 | $37,250 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $44,990 | $42,470 | $40,030 |
| Median | $46,920 | $46,920 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $50,740 | $54,420 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $61,840 | $62,260 | $62,520 |
| Average | $48,530 | $48,810 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 5,150 | 19,320 | 774,420 |
Richmond, VA ranks 27th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $47,040
- 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.