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Forklift Operator Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$26.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,939/year ($3,828/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,450 Forklift Operator jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Forklift Operator salary of $54,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $45,939 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $54,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,355 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,166 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,939 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,828 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in New Hampshire?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in New Hampshire is $54,460 per year ($26.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,050 and $61,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $54,460, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $45,939 per year ($3,828 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 1,450 Forklift Operator jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.