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Forklift operator salary in Dallas, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a Forklift Operator make in Dallas, TX?

Average base salary

$18.81
same
as national average
Average $18.81
Low $15.77
High $22.43

The average salary for a forklift operator is $18.81 per hour in Dallas, TX and $5,031 overtime per year.682 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 1, 2026).

Forklift Operator job openings in Dallas, TX

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Associate OCC Operator
Leeward energy3out of 5 stars.
Dallas, TX
Full-time
3 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Forklift Operator in Dallas, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
VIdeo Tech Services Inc.
 
$62,400per year
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Klap6
 
$62,400per year
Paramount Placement
 
$61,667per year
NCW
 
$59,280per year
Primo Brands
 
$56,234per year
Allcor Staffing
 
$55,120per year

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Highest paying cities for Forklift Operators near Dallas, TX

  1. New Braunfels, TX
    $21.10 per hour
  2. Irving, TX
    $19.56 per hour
  3. Justin, TX
    $19.51 per hour
  4. Roanoke, TX
    $19.02 per hour
  5. Forney, TX
    $18.99 per hour

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The average salary for a Forklift Operator is $18.81 per hour in Dallas, TX. This figure is based on 682 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 1, 2026.

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Forklift Operator salaries in Dallas, TX typically range between a low of $15.77 and a high of $22.43 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Forklift Operator in Dallas, TX include New Braunfels, TX at $21.10 per hour, Irving, TX at $19.56 per hour, and Justin, TX at $19.51 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Forklift Operator in Dallas, TX include VIdeo Tech Services Inc. ($62,400 per year) and Klap6 ($62,400 per year).