Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Forklift Operator jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

1,410 forklift operators employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.15/hour ($48,160/year) median · 4% above the national median.

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The median forklift operator salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $23.15/hour ($48,160/year), with a typical range of $41,200 to $61,230 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$23.15/hour ($48,160/year)	BLS

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Forklift Operator pay in Baton Rouge, LA

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

25th$41,200 Median$48,160 75th$61,230 vs US4% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Baton Rouge, LA metro area (SOC 53-7051, Forklift Operator). Full Forklift Operator salary guide →

What is a Forklift Operator salary in Baton Rouge?

The median forklift operator salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $23.15/hour ($48,160/year), with a typical range of $41,200 to $61,230 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,410 forklift operators employed in the Baton Rouge metro area.

Forklift Operator pay bands in Baton Rouge 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.

Mid Level Forklift Operator

Typical mid level band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $40,213–$59,044
Common on: iCIMS

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 Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $39,491–$54,709
Common on: Greenhouse

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

Staff Forklift Operator

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $45,992–$54,709
Common on: Workday

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 Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $43,103–$59,911
Common on: Ashby

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 Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $40,936–$58,177
Common on: Ashby

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

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Forklift Operator Career Ladder — Baton Rouge Metro

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

Entry Forklift Operator0–2 yrs$34,675
Mid Forklift Operator2–5 yrs$45,752
Senior Forklift Operator5–8 yrs$57,792
Staff Forklift Operator8–12 yrs$69,832
Lead Forklift Operator12+ yrs$81,872

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

Employers in the Forklift Operator hiring market in Baton Rouge

Home Depot
Walmart
Costco
Amazon
Target

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 Baton Rouge post Forklift Operator jobs

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

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Forklift Operator in Baton Rouge, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Forklift Operator earn in Baton Rouge, LA?: Median $23.15/hour ($48,160/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $41,200–$61,230. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Baton Rouge?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,410 Forklift Operator roles employed in the Baton Rouge metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Baton Rouge 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?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Forklift Operator openings in Baton Rouge and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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