Forklift Operator Salary in Washington, DC
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The median forklift operator in the Washington area earns $49,710 a year ($23.90 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($46,420). Half of the 6,400 forklift operators there earn between $45,620 and $62,850.
Median $49,710
10th: $40,78090th: $77,180
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,780 | $36,840 |
| 25th percentile | $45,620 | $40,030 |
| Median | $49,710 | $46,420 |
| 75th percentile | $62,850 | $54,770 |
| 90th percentile | $77,180 | $62,520 |
| Average | $54,340 | $48,370 |
| Jobs | 6,400 | 774,420 |
Washington, DC ranks 9th 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.