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Forklift Operator Salary in Virginia (2026)
$22.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,943/year ($3,162/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,320 Forklift Operator jobs in Virginia (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Forklift Operator salary of $46,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,943 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $46,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,450 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,589 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,937 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,943 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,162 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Virginia?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Virginia is $46,920 per year ($22.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,470 and $54,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $46,920, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $37,943 per year ($3,162 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 19,320 Forklift Operator jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.