Forklift Operator salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

How much does a Forklift Operator make in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$26.17

Median $26.17
Low $21.65High $35.51

Based on 2,130 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$45,040
25th percentile
$46,960
75th percentile
$61,680
90th percentile
$73,860

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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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