MEC forklift operator salary

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Average MEC forklift operator salary

$16.45hourly

$34,857 yearly

Entry-level MEC forklift operator salary

$28,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does MEC pay forklift operators?

The average salary for MEC forklift operators is $34,857 per year. MEC forklift operator salaries range between $28,000 to $42,000 per year. MEC forklift operators earn 2% more than the national average salary for forklift operators of $34,213.

Location impacts how much a forklift operator at MEC can expect to make. Forklift operators at MEC make the most in Milwaukee, WI, Everett, WA, and New York, NY.

How much does MEC pay forklift operators by location?

MEC pays forklift operators the most in Milwaukee, WI, Everett, WA, and New York, NY. Additionally, cities like Bedford and Byron Center also report highly competitive salaries for forklift operators at MEC.

Forklift operator MEC salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Milwaukee, WI	$37,864	$18.20
2	Everett, WA	$37,446	$18.00
3	New York, NY	$37,398	$17.98
4	Bedford, PA	$36,307	$17.46
5	Byron Center, MI	$35,447	$17.04
6	Neodesha, KS	$33,788	$16.24
7	Frisco, TX	$30,812	$14.81
8	Mobile, AL	$29,607	$14.23

Highest-paid MEC forklift operators by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Forklift Technician	$43,490	$21	-
2	Dock Worker/Forklift Operator	$42,905	$21	-
3	Lead Forklift Operator	$42,904	$21	-
4	Relief Operator	$42,193	$20	-
5	Yarder Operator	$41,773	$20	-
6	Dock Operator	$41,358	$20	-
7	Terminal Operator	$41,250	$20	-
8	Receiving Operator	$41,235	$20	-
9	Hydro Operator	$40,785	$20	-
10	Truck Operator	$40,375	$19	-

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