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Forklift Operator Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$23.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,418/year ($3,368/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,680 Forklift Operator jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Forklift Operator salary of $48,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,418 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $48,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,694 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,745 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,094 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,418 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,368 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Louisiana?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Louisiana is $48,950 per year ($23.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,880 and $57,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $48,950, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $40,418 per year ($3,368 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 7,680 Forklift Operator jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.