Forklift Operator salary in Tampa St Petersburg Clearwater, FL

How much does a Forklift Operator make in Tampa St Petersburg Clearwater, FL?

Median base salary

Government data

$23.97

Median $23.97
Low $18.01High $29.10

Based on 5,330 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$37,470
25th percentile
$41,130
75th percentile
$58,740
90th percentile
$60,520

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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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