Forklift Operator Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median forklift operator in the Salt Lake City area earns $49,470 a year ($23.78 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and 1% above the Utah median ($49,040). Half of the 3,640 forklift operators there earn between $45,440 and $59,040.
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,120 | $38,270 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $45,440 | $44,340 | $40,030 |
| Median | $49,470 | $49,040 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $59,040 | $57,860 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $78,950 | $65,760 | $62,520 |
| Average | $53,330 | $51,920 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 3,640 | 6,830 | 774,420 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 10th 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.