Forklift Operator salary in Modesto, CA

How much does a Forklift Operator make in Modesto, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$26.83

Median $26.83
Low $18.69High $30.45

Based on 2,350 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Modesto, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$38,870
25th percentile
$45,740
75th percentile
$60,580
90th percentile
$63,330

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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