Forklift operator salary in Memphis, TN

The average salary for a Forklift Operator is $18.74 per hour in Memphis, TN. This figure is based on 516 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Forklift Operator salaries in Memphis, TN typically range between a low of $15.20 and a high of $23.10 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Forklift Operator in Memphis, TN include La Vergne, TN at $19.77 per hour, Nashville, TN at $19.68 per hour, and Murfreesboro, TN at $19.22 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Forklift Operator in Memphis, TN include AWG ($93,600 per year) and Thomasville Restoration ($78,000 per year).