Is Los Angeles a strong pay market for Forklift Operators?

At a $46,600 median, Los Angeles is $180 (0%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $46,420. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as a Forklift Operator in Los Angeles?

Target employers paying toward the $56,930 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Forklift Operator openings in Los Angeles and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Forklift Operator Salary in Los Angeles, CA

Median: $22.41/hour ($46,600/year) — $180 (0%) above the national median. Range: $40,730–$56,930.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Forklift Operator salary guide

The median Forklift Operator salary in Los Angeles, CA is $22.41/hour ($46,600/year) ($180 (0%) above the national median), with a typical range of $40,730–$56,930. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$22.41/hour ($46,600/year)	BLS
Range	$40,730–$56,930	BLS

### Key facts for Forklift Operator in Los Angeles Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Forklift Operator Salary in Los Angeles vs. National Average

25th Pct (Los Angeles) $40,730

Median (Los Angeles) $46,600

75th Pct (Los Angeles) $56,930

National median: $46,420/yr. Los Angeles is $180 (0%) above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 53-7051, Forklift Operator).

Forklift Operator pay in Los Angeles, CA — common questions

How much does a Forklift Operator make in Los Angeles, CA?: The median Forklift Operator salary in Los Angeles, CA is $22.41/hour ($46,600/year) ($180 (0%) above the national median), with a typical range of $40,730–$56,930 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Los Angeles a strong pay market for Forklift Operators?: At a $46,600 median, Los Angeles is $180 (0%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $46,420. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Forklift Operator in Los Angeles?: Target employers paying toward the $56,930 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Forklift Operator openings in Los Angeles and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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