Forklift Operator Salary in Winston-Salem, NC

Median: $20.72/hour ($43,100/year) — $3,320 (7%) below the national median. Range: $38,100–$46,030.

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Last updated: 2026-07-05 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Forklift Operator salary guide

The median Forklift Operator salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $20.72/hour ($43,100/year) ($3,320 (7%) below the national median), with a typical range of $38,100–$46,030. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$20.72/hour ($43,100/year)BLS
Range$38,100–$46,030BLS
### Key facts for Forklift Operator in Winston-Salem Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Forklift Operator Salary in Winston-Salem vs. National Average

25th Pct (Winston-Salem) $38,100
Median (Winston-Salem) $43,100
75th Pct (Winston-Salem) $46,030

National median: $46,420/yr. Winston-Salem is $3,320 (7%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Winston-Salem, NC metro area (SOC 53-7051, Forklift Operator).

Forklift Operator pay in Winston-Salem, NC — common questions

How much does a Forklift Operator make in Winston-Salem, NC?
The median Forklift Operator salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $20.72/hour ($43,100/year) ($3,320 (7%) below the national median), with a typical range of $38,100–$46,030 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Winston-Salem a strong pay market for Forklift Operators?
At a $43,100 median, Winston-Salem is $3,320 (7%) below 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 Winston-Salem?
Target employers paying toward the $46,030 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Forklift Operator openings in Winston-Salem and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Forklift Operator salary in nearby markets

Charlotte, NC ($43,880) · Raleigh, NC ($45,140) · Greensboro, NC ($41,510) · Durham, NC ($44,090) · Lubbock, TX ($39,930) · Garland, TX ($47,230) · Glendale, AZ ($48,770) · Madison, WI ($47,610)

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