Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Forklift Operator jobs in Raleigh, NC

2,650 forklift operators employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $21.70/hour ($45,140/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median forklift operator salary in Raleigh, NC is $21.70/hour ($45,140/year), with a typical range of $38,650 to $49,470 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$21.70/hour ($45,140/year)	BLS

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Forklift Operator pay in Raleigh, NC

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

25th$38,650 Median$45,140 75th$49,470 vs USroughly in line with the national median

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

What is a Forklift Operator salary in Raleigh?

The median forklift operator salary in Raleigh, NC is $21.70/hour ($45,140/year), with a typical range of $38,650 to $49,470 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,650 forklift operators employed in the Raleigh metro area.

Forklift Operator pay bands in Raleigh 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.

Senior Forklift Operator

Typical senior band in Raleigh

Example (illustrative)

Location: Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range: $37,691–$51,279
Common on: Ashby

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 Raleigh

Example (illustrative)

Location: Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range: $38,369–$54,529
Common on: Ashby

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 Raleigh

Example (illustrative)

Location: Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range: $43,108–$52,904
Common on: iCIMS

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 Raleigh

Example (illustrative)

Location: Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range: $41,077–$56,154
Common on: Greenhouse

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 Raleigh

Example (illustrative)

Location: Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range: $37,014–$55,341
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 — Raleigh Metro

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

Entry Forklift Operator0–2 yrs$32,500
Mid Forklift Operator2–5 yrs$42,883
Senior Forklift Operator5–8 yrs$54,168
Staff Forklift Operator8–12 yrs$65,453
Lead Forklift Operator12+ yrs$76,738

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

Employers in the Forklift Operator hiring market in Raleigh

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 Raleigh post Forklift Operator jobs

Employers in the Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Forklift Operator earn in Raleigh, NC?: Median $21.70/hour ($45,140/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $38,650–$49,470. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Raleigh?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,650 Forklift Operator roles employed in the Raleigh metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Raleigh 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 Raleigh and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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