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Forklift Operator Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$22.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,481/year ($3,123/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,390 Forklift Operator jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Forklift Operator salary of $46,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,481 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,442 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,584 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,343 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,481 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,123 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Massachusetts?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Massachusetts is $46,850 per year ($22.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,270 and $49,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $46,850, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $37,481 per year ($3,123 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 8,390 Forklift Operator jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.