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Forklift Operator Salary in Wyoming (2026)
$28.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,245/year ($4,187/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 790 Forklift Operator jobs in Wyoming (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wyoming
A median Forklift Operator salary of $59,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Wyoming), a single filer keeps about $50,245 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,998 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,576 |
| Wyoming state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,245 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,187 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Wyoming?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Wyoming is $59,820 per year ($28.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,020 and $64,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Wyoming?
- On the median salary of $59,820, a single filer in Wyoming takes home about $50,245 per year ($4,187 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Wyoming?
- BLS counts 790 Forklift Operator jobs in Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming.