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Forklift Operator Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$22.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,174/year ($3,264/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,150 Forklift Operator jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Forklift Operator salary of $47,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,174 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $47,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,546 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,651 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,349 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,174 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,264 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Wisconsin?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Wisconsin is $47,720 per year ($22.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,130 and $58,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $47,720, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $39,174 per year ($3,264 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 12,150 Forklift Operator jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.