Forklift operator salary in Washington State

The average salary for a Forklift Operator is $22.06 per hour in Washington State. This figure is based on 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Forklift Operator salaries in Washington State typically range between a low of $18.00 and a high of $27.03 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Forklift Operator in Washington State include Orting, WA at $30.02 per hour, DuPont, WA at $24.03 per hour, and Lakewood, WA at $22.98 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Forklift Operator in Washington State include Empire National ($260,000 per year) and Mortenson Construction ($126,142 per year).