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Forklift operator salary in New Jersey

How much does a Forklift Operator make in New Jersey?

Average base salary

$20.08
same
as national average
Average $20.08
Low $16.53
High $24.39

The average salary for a forklift operator is $20.08 per hour in New Jersey and $5,250 overtime per year.2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 27, 2026).

Forklift Operator job openings in New Jersey

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Forklift Driver
Bonduelle3.5out of 5 stars.
Woolwich Township, NJ
$22 an hour
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Forklift Operator in New Jersey

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
On Target Staffing
 
$350,000per year
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Empire National
 
$260,000per year
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Jet Couriers
 
$96,000per year
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TDK Corporation of America
 
$80,000per year
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Eastern Lift Truck
 
$74,880per year
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Barclay Brand Ferdon
 
$72,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Forklift Operators near New Jersey

  1. Denville, NJ
    $27.94 per hour
  2. Swedesboro, NJ
    $22.34 per hour
  3. Piscataway, NJ
    $20.84 per hour
  4. Dayton, NJ
    $20.04 per hour
  5. Cranbury, NJ
    $20.03 per hour

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The average salary for a Forklift Operator is $20.08 per hour in New Jersey. This figure is based on 2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 27, 2026.

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Forklift Operator salaries in New Jersey typically range between a low of $16.53 and a high of $24.39 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Forklift Operator in New Jersey include Denville, NJ at $27.94 per hour, Swedesboro, NJ at $22.34 per hour, and Piscataway, NJ at $20.84 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Forklift Operator in New Jersey include On Target Staffing ($350,000 per year) and Empire National ($260,000 per year).