Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Forklift Operator jobs in Aurora, CO

5,410 forklift operators employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $52,190/year median · 12% above the national median.

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The median forklift operator salary in Aurora, CO is $52,190/year, with a typical range of $47,440 to $61,940 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Aurora is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Forklift Operator pay in Aurora, CO

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Aurora metro. Half of Forklift Operators earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $47,440 $52,190 $61,940
25th$47,440 Median$52,190 75th$61,940 vs US12% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (SOC 53-7051, Forklift Operator). Aurora is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Forklift Operator salary guide →

What is a Forklift Operator salary in Aurora?

The median forklift operator salary in Aurora, CO is $52,190/year, with a typical range of $47,440 to $61,940 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 5,410 forklift operators employed in the Aurora metro area. Aurora is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Forklift Operator pay bands in Aurora by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Forklift Operator

Typical staff band in Aurora
Example (illustrative)
Location
Aurora, CO
Typical pay range
$45,927–$63,045
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Forklift Operator

Typical entry level band in Aurora
Example (illustrative)
Location
Aurora, CO
Typical pay range
$49,058–$63,984
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Forklift Operator

Typical lead band in Aurora
Example (illustrative)
Location
Aurora, CO
Typical pay range
$45,144–$61,166
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Forklift Operator

Typical senior band in Aurora
Example (illustrative)
Location
Aurora, CO
Typical pay range
$48,275–$60,227
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Forklift Operator

Typical mid level band in Aurora
Example (illustrative)
Location
Aurora, CO
Typical pay range
$48,275–$57,409
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Forklift Operator Career Ladder — Aurora Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Aurora’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Forklift Operator0–2 yrs$37,576
  2. Mid Forklift Operator2–5 yrs$49,580
  3. Senior Forklift Operator5–8 yrs$62,628
  4. Staff Forklift Operator8–12 yrs$75,675
  5. Lead Forklift Operator12+ yrs$88,723

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-7051, Forklift Operator).

Employers in the Forklift Operator hiring market in Aurora

  • Amazon
  • Target
  • Home Depot
  • Walmart
  • Costco

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Aurora post Forklift Operator jobs

Employers in the Aurora metro typically post Forklift Operator roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Forklift Operator in Aurora, CO — Common Questions

How much does a Forklift Operator earn in Aurora, CO?
Median $52,190/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $47,440–$61,940. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Aurora is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Aurora?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 5,410 Forklift Operator roles employed in the Aurora metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Aurora employers use for Forklift Operator?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Forklift Operator jobs for me?
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