Best states for a high lift operator

Q: What is the best state for high lift operators?

The best state to be a high lift operator is Ohio based on high lift operator salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for high lift operators?

The highest paying state for high lift operators is North Carolina based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for high lift operators?

The worst state for high lift operators is Oklahoma, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Are you thinking of becoming a high lift operator and really want to work at DHL? Turns out, your chances to become a high lift operator are better in some states than others.In fact, our research shows that Ohio is the best state for high lift operators in America. The best city in America for high lift operators with the highest pay is Cleveland, OH.

The median salary for high lift operators in Ohio is $39,973. Compare that to the median salary in Oklahoma of $31,295, which ranked worst for high lift operators, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a high lift operator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for high lift operators in 2025

1. Ohio
Total high lift operator jobs: 371
Average annual salary: $39,973
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000
Location Quotient:
0.94
High lift operator jobs in Ohio
2. North Dakota
Total high lift operator jobs: 26
Average annual salary: $41,122
Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Location Quotient:
0.72
High lift operator jobs in North Dakota
3. Nebraska
Total high lift operator jobs: 81
Average annual salary: $39,001
Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000
Location Quotient:
0.94
High lift operator jobs in Nebraska
4. Alaska
Total high lift operator jobs: 99
Average annual salary: $38,234
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Location Quotient:
3.06
High lift operator jobs in Alaska
5. Pennsylvania
Total high lift operator jobs: 546
Average annual salary: $36,939
Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $44,000
Location Quotient:
1.21
High lift operator jobs in Pennsylvania
6. Rhode Island
Total high lift operator jobs: 158
Average annual salary: $36,785
Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Location Quotient:
3.35
High lift operator jobs in Rhode Island
7. Illinois
Total high lift operator jobs: 480
Average annual salary: $38,401
Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000
Location Quotient:
1.04
High lift operator jobs in Illinois
8. Arkansas
Total high lift operator jobs: 75
Average annual salary: $38,192
Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000
Location Quotient:
0.74
High lift operator jobs in Arkansas
9. Indiana
Total high lift operator jobs: 323
Average annual salary: $36,411
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Location Quotient:
1.27
High lift operator jobs in Indiana
10. Massachusetts
Total high lift operator jobs: 1,225
Average annual salary: $37,307
Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Location Quotient:
3.44
High lift operator jobs in Massachusetts

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a high lift operator

You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.

Detailed list of the best states for a high lift operator

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Ohio	$39,973	$33,000	11,658,609	371
2	North Dakota	$41,122	$34,000	755,393	26
3	Nebraska	$39,001	$32,000	1,920,076	81
4	Alaska	$38,234	$33,000	739,795	99
5	Pennsylvania	$36,939	$31,000	12,805,537	546
6	Rhode Island	$36,785	$31,000	1,059,639	158
7	Illinois	$38,401	$32,000	12,802,023	480
8	Arkansas	$38,192	$32,000	3,004,279	75
9	Indiana	$36,411	$30,000	6,666,818	323
10	Massachusetts	$37,307	$32,000	6,859,819	1,225
11	Hawaii	$39,333	$34,000	1,427,538	112
12	Colorado	$39,305	$33,000	5,607,154	151
13	District of Columbia	$39,368	$33,000	693,972	132
14	Iowa	$35,642	$30,000	3,145,711	129
15	New York	$40,603	$34,000	19,849,399	279
16	Arizona	$37,089	$30,000	7,016,270	162
17	Kentucky	$35,110	$29,000	4,454,189	154
18	Wyoming	$37,301	$31,000	579,315	9
19	Nevada	$35,859	$29,000	2,998,039	59
20	Maryland	$39,540	$33,000	6,052,177	137
21	New Jersey	$35,592	$30,000	9,005,644	921
22	Utah	$34,819	$29,000	3,101,833	104
23	Missouri	$35,335	$29,000	6,113,532	207
24	Tennessee	$33,149	$28,000	6,715,984	318
25	California	$36,266	$29,000	39,536,653	1,048
26	Mississippi	$33,659	$28,000	2,984,100	88
27	South Dakota	$35,472	$29,000	869,666	14
28	Wisconsin	$33,820	$28,000	5,795,483	223
29	Minnesota	$35,215	$29,000	5,576,606	185
30	Georgia	$34,074	$28,000	10,429,379	524
31	Maine	$34,915	$30,000	1,335,907	33
32	Delaware	$35,584	$29,000	961,939	28
33	Virginia	$36,208	$30,000	8,470,020	192
34	Michigan	$34,373	$28,000	9,962,311	180
35	Montana	$35,095	$29,000	1,050,493	21
36	Washington	$35,309	$29,000	7,405,743	172
37	Idaho	$34,091	$28,000	1,716,943	39
38	South Carolina	$33,291	$28,000	5,024,369	153
39	New Hampshire	$33,329	$28,000	1,342,795	66
40	Connecticut	$35,294	$29,000	3,588,184	71
41	New Mexico	$34,418	$28,000	2,088,070	20
42	Texas	$33,379	$27,000	28,304,596	605
43	Oregon	$34,759	$28,000	4,142,776	81
44	Kansas	$32,883	$27,000	2,913,123	98
45	West Virginia	$32,997	$27,000	1,815,857	29
46	Vermont	$31,916	$27,000	623,657	37
47	Louisiana	$32,728	$27,000	4,684,333	62
48	Florida	$32,478	$27,000	20,984,400	398
49	Alabama	$31,410	$26,000	4,874,747	96
50	North Carolina	$29,240	$24,000	10,273,419	308
51	Oklahoma	$31,295	$26,000	3,930,864	51

Highest paying states for high lift operators

Rank	State	Avg. High Lift Operator Salary
1	Ohio	$39,973
2	North Dakota	$41,122
3	Nebraska	$39,001
4	Alaska	$38,234
5	Pennsylvania	$36,939
6	Rhode Island	$36,785
7	Illinois	$38,401
8	Arkansas	$38,192
9	Indiana	$36,411
10	Massachusetts	$37,307
11	Hawaii	$39,333
12	Colorado	$39,305
13	District of Columbia	$39,368
14	Iowa	$35,642
15	New York	$40,603
16	Arizona	$37,089
17	Kentucky	$35,110
18	Wyoming	$37,301
19	Nevada	$35,859
20	Maryland	$39,540
21	New Jersey	$35,592
22	Utah	$34,819
23	Missouri	$35,335
24	Tennessee	$33,149
25	California	$36,266
26	Mississippi	$33,659
27	South Dakota	$35,472
28	Wisconsin	$33,820
29	Minnesota	$35,215
30	Georgia	$34,074
31	Maine	$34,915
32	Delaware	$35,584
33	Virginia	$36,208
34	Michigan	$34,373
35	Montana	$35,095
36	Washington	$35,309
37	Idaho	$34,091
38	South Carolina	$33,291
39	New Hampshire	$33,329
40	Connecticut	$35,294
41	New Mexico	$34,418
42	Texas	$33,379
43	Oregon	$34,759
44	Kansas	$32,883
45	West Virginia	$32,997
46	Vermont	$31,916
47	Louisiana	$32,728
48	Florida	$32,478
49	Alabama	$31,410
50	North Carolina	$29,240
51	Oklahoma	$31,295

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Total high lift operator jobs:	371
Average annual salary:	$39,973
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$33,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$47,000
Location Quotient:	0.94

Best states for a high lift operator

10 best states for high lift operators in 2025

1. Ohio

2. North Dakota

3. Nebraska

4. Alaska

5. Pennsylvania

6. Rhode Island

7. Illinois

8. Arkansas

9. Indiana

10. Massachusetts