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Forklift operator salary in Pennsylvania

How much does a Forklift Operator make in Pennsylvania?

Average base salary

$19.39
same
as national average
Average $19.39
Low $15.76
High $23.84

The average salary for a forklift operator is $19.39 per hour in Pennsylvania and $5,204 overtime per year.4.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 19, 2026).

Forklift Operator job openings in Pennsylvania

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Distribution Warehouse Forklif...
PetSmart3.4out of 5 stars.
Bethel, PA
$23.55 - $28.84 an hour
Full-time
17 years ago

Highest paying companies for Forklift Operator in Pennsylvania

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Empire National
 
$260,000per year
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Alliance Material Handling, In...
 
$76,960per year
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Eastern Lift Truck
 
$74,880per year
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Bergey's
 
$70,000per year
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Modern Group
 
$68,073per year
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Central Transport
 
$65,520per year
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Highest paying cities for Forklift Operators near Pennsylvania

  1. Fogelsville, PA
    $20.93 per hour
  2. Allentown, PA
    $20.62 per hour
  3. Carlisle, PA
    $20.48 per hour
  4. York, PA
    $20.23 per hour
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $19.45 per hour

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The average salary for a Forklift Operator is $19.39 per hour in Pennsylvania. This figure is based on 4.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 19, 2026.

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Forklift Operator salaries in Pennsylvania typically range between a low of $15.76 and a high of $23.84 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Forklift Operator in Pennsylvania include Fogelsville, PA at $20.93 per hour, Allentown, PA at $20.62 per hour, and Carlisle, PA at $20.48 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Forklift Operator in Pennsylvania include Empire National ($260,000 per year) and Alliance Material Handling, Inc ($76,960 per year).