Forklift Operator salary in US Midwest Region

Average salary
$35,500/yr
Based on 4,519 income tax records
$17,500
$61,500
Age:
Average salary by age
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$17,500
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How much do Forklift Operators make?
The average total salary for a Forklift Operator is $35,500 per year. This is based on data from 4,519 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Forklift Operator and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Forklift Operator salary can vary between $17,500 to $61,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Forklift Operator salary by location

Forklift Operator salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Purina, US Midwest Region
15 income tax records
$64,000/yr
$44K – $95K
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Ford Motor Company, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$41K – $76K
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Old Dominion Freight Line, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$56,000/yr
$31K – $65K
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PepsiCo, US Midwest Region
27 income tax records
$51,500/yr
$35K – $64K
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International Paper, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$51,000/yr
$41K – $58K
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WestRock, US Midwest Region
17 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$34K – $63K
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The Coca-Cola Company, US Midwest Region
25 income tax records
$49,500/yr
$30K – $73K
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Conagra Brands, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$49,000/yr
$29K – $60K
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Chrysler, US Midwest Region
18 income tax records
$48,000/yr
$23K – $86K
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Frito-Lay, US Midwest Region
15 income tax records
$48,000/yr
$33K – $64K
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Saia, US Midwest Region
11 income tax records
$47,500/yr
$37K – $71K
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Costco Wholesale, US Midwest Region
38 income tax records
$47,500/yr
$27K – $60K
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Estes Express Lines, US Midwest Region
15 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$32K – $52K
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Interstate Warehousing, US Midwest Region
18 income tax records
$44,000/yr
$30K – $57K
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Dayton Freight Lines, US Midwest Region
12 income tax records
$43,500/yr
$19K – $55K
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Ryder, US Midwest Region
31 income tax records
$43,000/yr
$20K – $61K
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Tyson Foods, US Midwest Region
35 income tax records
$41,000/yr
$22K – $55K
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Americold, US Midwest Region
37 income tax records
$40,000/yr
$17K – $59K
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Exelixis, US Midwest Region
115 income tax records
$39,500/yr
$18K – $63K
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R+L Carriers, US Midwest Region
37 income tax records
$38,500/yr
$20K – $54K
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Walmart, US Midwest Region
68 income tax records
$38,500/yr
$22K – $64K
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Penske, US Midwest Region
17 income tax records
$38,500/yr
$24K – $59K
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Schenker, US Midwest Region
13 income tax records
$34,500/yr
$19K – $52K
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Menard, US Midwest Region
119 income tax records
$34,000/yr
$18K – $50K
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Home Depot, US Midwest Region
15 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$19K – $52K
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FedEx, US Midwest Region
61 income tax records
$32,500/yr
$17K – $56K
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Saddle Creek, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$23K – $52K
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National Distribution Centers L, US Midwest Region
20 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$20K – $41K
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Lowe's, US Midwest Region
17 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$19K – $43K
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GEODIS, US Midwest Region
14 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$22K – $51K
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ManpowerGroup, US Midwest Region
11 income tax records
$23,000/yr
$16K – $40K

Forklift Operator demographics in US Midwest Region

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77% are single
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23% are married
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31% have kids
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23% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Forklift Operators in US Midwest Region

4,519 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a forklift operator in US Midwest Region is $35,500 per year. Forklift operator salaries in US Midwest Region can vary between $17,500 to $61,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 4,519 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as forklift operator.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for forklift operators in US Midwest Region: Purina ($64,000 a year), Ford Motor Company ($63,000 a year), and Old Dominion Freight Line ($56,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for forklift operators in US Midwest Region: Minneapolis Metro Area, MN ($41,500 a year), Canton Metro Area, OH ($40,500 a year), and Cleveland Metro Area, OH ($39,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.