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Forklift Operator Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$22.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,167/year ($3,181/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,790 Forklift Operator jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Forklift Operator salary of $46,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,167 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $46,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,352 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,527 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,055 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,167 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,181 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in New Jersey?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in New Jersey is $46,100 per year ($22.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,600 and $56,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $46,100, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $38,167 per year ($3,181 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 21,790 Forklift Operator jobs in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey.