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Forklift Operator Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$22.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,224/year ($3,185/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,780 Forklift Operator jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Forklift Operator salary of $47,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,224 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,483 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,610 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,874 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,224 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,185 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Connecticut?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Connecticut is $47,190 per year ($22.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,160 and $57,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $47,190, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $38,224 per year ($3,185 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 3,780 Forklift Operator jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.