Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Forklift Operator jobs in Corpus Christi, TX

590 forklift operators employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.02/hour ($47,880/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median forklift operator salary in Corpus Christi, TX is $23.02/hour ($47,880/year), with a typical range of $38,270 to $58,930 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Forklift Operator pay in Corpus Christi, TX

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $38,270 $47,880 $58,930
25th$38,270 Median$47,880 75th$58,930 vs USroughly in line with the national median

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

What is a Forklift Operator salary in Corpus Christi?

The median forklift operator salary in Corpus Christi, TX is $23.02/hour ($47,880/year), with a typical range of $38,270 to $58,930 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 590 forklift operators employed in the Corpus Christi metro area.

Forklift Operator pay bands in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi
Example (illustrative)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Typical pay range
$43,570–$56,115
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 Corpus Christi
Example (illustrative)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Typical pay range
$43,570–$60,424
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Corpus Christi
Example (illustrative)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Typical pay range
$43,570–$54,391
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 Corpus Christi
Example (illustrative)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Typical pay range
$45,007–$54,391
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Corpus Christi
Example (illustrative)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Typical pay range
$39,979–$58,700
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Forklift Operator Career Ladder — Corpus Christi Metro

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

  1. Entry Forklift Operator0–2 yrs$34,473
  2. Mid Forklift Operator2–5 yrs$45,486
  3. Senior Forklift Operator5–8 yrs$57,456
  4. Staff Forklift Operator8–12 yrs$69,426
  5. Lead Forklift Operator12+ yrs$81,396

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

Employers in the Forklift Operator hiring market in Corpus Christi

  • Costco
  • Amazon
  • Target
  • Home Depot
  • Walmart

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 Corpus Christi post Forklift Operator jobs

Employers in the Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi, TX — Common Questions

How much does a Forklift Operator earn in Corpus Christi, TX?
Median $23.02/hour ($47,880/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $38,270–$58,930. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Corpus Christi?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 590 Forklift Operator roles employed in the Corpus Christi metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Corpus Christi 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.
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