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Forklift Operator Salary in Maine (2026)
$22.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,133/year ($3,178/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,900 Forklift Operator jobs in Maine (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Forklift Operator salary of $47,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,133 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,548 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,651 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,398 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,133 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,178 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Maine?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Maine is $47,730 per year ($22.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,480 and $61,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Maine?
- On the median salary of $47,730, a single filer in Maine takes home about $38,133 per year ($3,178 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 2,900 Forklift Operator jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.