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Forklift Operator Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$25.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,646/year ($3,554/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 880 Forklift Operator jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Forklift Operator salary of $53,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,646 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $53,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,257 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,103 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$2,633 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,646 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,554 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Hawaii?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Hawaii is $53,640 per year ($25.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,430 and $66,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $53,640, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $42,646 per year ($3,554 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 880 Forklift Operator jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.