Forklift Operator Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median forklift operator in the Tampa area earns $49,850 a year ($23.97 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and 3% above the Florida median ($48,370). Half of the 5,330 forklift operators there earn between $41,130 and $58,740.
Median $49,850
10th: $37,47090th: $60,520
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,470 | $37,050 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $41,130 | $40,260 | $40,030 |
| Median | $49,850 | $48,370 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $58,740 | $58,090 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $60,520 | $62,960 | $62,520 |
| Average | $49,730 | $49,740 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 5,330 | 38,400 | 774,420 |
Tampa, FL ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Jacksonville, FL: $50,670
- Miami, FL: $47,810
- Orlando, FL: $47,230
- San Francisco, CA: $59,240
- Seattle, WA: $55,600
- San Jose, CA: $54,440
- Denver, CO: $52,190
- Portland, OR: $52,120
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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.