Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Forklift Operator jobs in Hialeah, FL

9,290 forklift operators employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.99/hour ($47,810/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median forklift operator salary in Hialeah, FL is $22.99/hour ($47,810/year), with a typical range of $40,190 to $60,150 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Hialeah is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$22.99/hour ($47,810/year)BLS
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Forklift Operator pay in Hialeah, FL

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $40,190 $47,810 $60,150
25th$40,190 Median$47,810 75th$60,150 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (SOC 53-7051, Forklift Operator). Hialeah is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Forklift Operator salary guide →

What is a Forklift Operator salary in Hialeah?

The median forklift operator salary in Hialeah, FL is $22.99/hour ($47,810/year), with a typical range of $40,190 to $60,150 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 9,290 forklift operators employed in the Hialeah metro area. Hialeah is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Forklift Operator pay bands in Hialeah 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 Hialeah
Example (illustrative)
Location
Hialeah, FL
Typical pay range
$39,204–$53,451
Common on
Lever

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 Hialeah
Example (illustrative)
Location
Hialeah, FL
Typical pay range
$44,224–$55,172
Common on
Lever

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 Hialeah
Example (illustrative)
Location
Hialeah, FL
Typical pay range
$44,941–$59,475
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 Hialeah
Example (illustrative)
Location
Hialeah, FL
Typical pay range
$39,204–$55,172
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 Hialeah
Example (illustrative)
Location
Hialeah, FL
Typical pay range
$39,921–$55,172
Common on
Ashby

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

Forklift Operator Career Ladder — Hialeah Metro

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

  1. Entry Forklift Operator0–2 yrs$34,423
  2. Mid Forklift Operator2–5 yrs$45,419
  3. Senior Forklift Operator5–8 yrs$57,372
  4. Staff Forklift Operator8–12 yrs$69,324
  5. Lead Forklift Operator12+ yrs$81,277

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

Employers in the Forklift Operator hiring market in Hialeah

  • 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 Hialeah post Forklift Operator jobs

Employers in the Hialeah 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 Hialeah, FL — Common Questions

How much does a Forklift Operator earn in Hialeah, FL?
Median $22.99/hour ($47,810/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $40,190–$60,150. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Hialeah is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Hialeah?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 9,290 Forklift Operator roles employed in the Hialeah metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Hialeah 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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