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Forklift Operator Salary in Oregon (2026)
$24.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,098/year ($3,258/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,560 Forklift Operator jobs in Oregon (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Forklift Operator salary of $50,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,098 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $50,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,911 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,883 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$3,868 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,098 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,258 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Oregon?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Oregon is $50,760 per year ($24.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,040 and $58,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $50,760, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $39,098 per year ($3,258 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 8,560 Forklift Operator jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.