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Forklift Operator Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$21.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,371/year ($3,031/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,850 Forklift Operator jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Forklift Operator salary of $44,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,371 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $44,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,184 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,420 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,726 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,371 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,031 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Oklahoma?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Oklahoma is $44,700 per year ($21.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,750 and $50,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $44,700, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $36,371 per year ($3,031 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 7,850 Forklift Operator jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.