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Forklift Operator Salary in Ohio (2026)
$22.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,942/year ($3,245/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 42,360 Forklift Operator jobs in Ohio (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Forklift Operator salary of $46,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,942 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $46,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,394 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,553 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$561 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,942 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,245 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Ohio?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Ohio is $46,450 per year ($22.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,530 and $58,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $46,450, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $38,942 per year ($3,245 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 42,360 Forklift Operator jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.