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Forklift Operator Salary in Arizona (2026)
$23.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,036/year ($3,336/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,340 Forklift Operator jobs in Arizona (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Forklift Operator salary of $48,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,036 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $48,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,593 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,680 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$800 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,036 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,336 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Arizona?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Arizona is $48,110 per year ($23.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,130 and $54,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $48,110, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $40,036 per year ($3,336 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 12,340 Forklift Operator jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.