Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Forklift Operator jobs in Las Vegas, NV

4,400 forklift operators employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $21.47/hour ($44,660/year) median · 4% below the national median.

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The median forklift operator salary in Las Vegas, NV is $21.47/hour ($44,660/year), with a typical range of $39,290 to $53,700 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$21.47/hour ($44,660/year)BLS
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Forklift Operator pay in Las Vegas, NV

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $39,290 $44,660 $53,700
25th$39,290 Median$44,660 75th$53,700 vs US4% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area (SOC 53-7051, Forklift Operator). Full Forklift Operator salary guide →

What is a Forklift Operator salary in Las Vegas?

The median forklift operator salary in Las Vegas, NV is $21.47/hour ($44,660/year), with a typical range of $39,290 to $53,700 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 4,400 forklift operators employed in the Las Vegas metro area.

Forklift Operator pay bands in Las Vegas 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.

Lead Forklift Operator

Typical lead band in Las Vegas
Example (illustrative)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Typical pay range
$41,310–$50,733
Common on
Workday

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 Las Vegas
Example (illustrative)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Typical pay range
$42,650–$54,753
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 Las Vegas
Example (illustrative)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Typical pay range
$38,630–$54,753
Common on
iCIMS

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 Las Vegas
Example (illustrative)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Typical pay range
$41,980–$56,360
Common on
Lever

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 Las Vegas
Example (illustrative)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Typical pay range
$41,310–$56,360
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 — Las Vegas Metro

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

  1. Entry Forklift Operator0–2 yrs$32,155
  2. Mid Forklift Operator2–5 yrs$42,427
  3. Senior Forklift Operator5–8 yrs$53,592
  4. Staff Forklift Operator8–12 yrs$64,757
  5. Lead Forklift Operator12+ yrs$75,922

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

Employers in the Forklift Operator hiring market in Las Vegas

  • Target
  • Home Depot
  • Walmart
  • Costco
  • Amazon

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 Las Vegas post Forklift Operator jobs

Employers in the Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, NV — Common Questions

How much does a Forklift Operator earn in Las Vegas, NV?
Median $21.47/hour ($44,660/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $39,290–$53,700. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Las Vegas?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 4,400 Forklift Operator roles employed in the Las Vegas metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Las Vegas 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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