Forklift Operator Salary in Virginia Beach, VA
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The median forklift operator in the Virginia Beach area earns $47,040 a year ($22.62 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($46,420) and about the same as the Virginia median ($46,920). Half of the 3,610 forklift operators there earn between $40,900 and $51,520.
| Annual pay | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,130 | $37,250 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $40,900 | $42,470 | $40,030 |
| Median | $47,040 | $46,920 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $51,520 | $54,420 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $60,060 | $62,260 | $62,520 |
| Average | $48,090 | $48,810 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 3,610 | 19,320 | 774,420 |
Virginia Beach, VA ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for forklift operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($59,240).
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- Richmond, VA: $46,920
- 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.