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Best states for a Pallet Jack Operator

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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for pallet jack operators? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for pallet jack operator jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for pallet jack operator jobs.
In order to get you the best states for pallet jack operators, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a pallet jack operator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for pallet jack operators in 2025

  1. Rhode Island #1 best state for pallet jack operators

    1. Rhode Island

    Total Pallet Jack Operator Jobs:273
    Average Annual Salary:$37,695
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$31,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$45,000
    Location Quotient:
    2.06
  2. North Dakota #2 best state for pallet jack operators

    2. North Dakota

    Total Pallet Jack Operator Jobs:130
    Average Annual Salary:$37,644
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$31,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$45,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.28
  3. Wisconsin #3 best state for pallet jack operators

    3. Wisconsin

    Total Pallet Jack Operator Jobs:875
    Average Annual Salary:$36,394
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$29,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$44,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.45
  4. Utah #4 best state for pallet jack operators

    4. Utah

    Total Pallet Jack Operator Jobs:279
    Average Annual Salary:$37,785
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$31,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$45,000
    Location Quotient:
    0.8
  5. Alaska #5 best state for pallet jack operators

    5. Alaska

    Total Pallet Jack Operator Jobs:116
    Average Annual Salary:$38,565
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$34,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$43,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.28
  6. Ohio #6 best state for pallet jack operators

    6. Ohio

    Total Pallet Jack Operator Jobs:1,272
    Average Annual Salary:$35,880
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$29,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$43,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.14
  7. Massachusetts #7 best state for pallet jack operators

    7. Massachusetts

    Total Pallet Jack Operator Jobs:1,934
    Average Annual Salary:$36,438
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$30,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$43,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.93
  8. Pennsylvania #8 best state for pallet jack operators

    8. Pennsylvania

    Total Pallet Jack Operator Jobs:2,306
    Average Annual Salary:$34,769
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$28,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$42,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.82
  9. Nebraska #9 best state for pallet jack operators

    9. Nebraska

    Total Pallet Jack Operator Jobs:169
    Average Annual Salary:$36,643
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$30,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$44,000
    Location Quotient:
    0.7
  10. Wyoming #10 best state for pallet jack operators

    10. Wyoming

    Total Pallet Jack Operator Jobs:10
    Average Annual Salary:$37,591
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$31,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$45,000
    Location Quotient:
    0.15

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Detailed list of the best states for a pallet jack operator

RankStateAverage SalaryLowest 10% EarnPopulationJob Count
1Rhode Island$37,695$31,0001,059,639273
2North Dakota$37,644$31,000755,393130
3Wisconsin$36,394$29,0005,795,483875
4Utah$37,785$31,0003,101,833279
5Alaska$38,565$34,000739,795116
6Ohio$35,880$29,00011,658,6091,272
7Massachusetts$36,438$30,0006,859,8191,934
8Pennsylvania$34,769$28,00012,805,5372,306
9Nebraska$36,643$30,0001,920,076169
10Wyoming$37,591$31,000579,31510
11South Dakota$36,625$30,000869,66660
12New Jersey$36,076$29,0009,005,6442,506
13Maine$36,951$31,0001,335,90764
14Michigan$34,606$28,0009,962,311865
15Hawaii$37,859$33,0001,427,538125
16Nevada$35,105$28,0002,998,039250
17Iowa$34,306$28,0003,145,711506
18Kansas$34,665$28,0002,913,123399
19Arizona$34,841$28,0007,016,270620
20Oregon$35,953$29,0004,142,776320
21District of Columbia$38,512$31,000693,972136
22Oklahoma$35,525$29,0003,930,864167
23Colorado$36,950$30,0005,607,154280
24Washington$36,067$29,0007,405,743591
25Maryland$35,451$29,0006,052,177985
26Indiana$32,752$27,0006,666,8181,155
27Tennessee$32,856$27,0006,715,984912
28Kentucky$32,764$27,0004,454,189594
29Illinois$34,265$28,00012,802,0231,374
30California$35,288$29,00039,536,6532,811
31Delaware$34,826$28,000961,93972
32Arkansas$32,962$27,0003,004,279230
33Missouri$33,297$27,0006,113,532547
34New Mexico$34,142$28,0002,088,07042
35New York$35,084$28,00019,849,399790
36Louisiana$33,687$28,0004,684,33397
37Georgia$32,412$27,00010,429,3791,300
38New Hampshire$32,712$27,0001,342,795156
39Virginia$34,536$28,0008,470,020559
40West Virginia$32,690$27,0001,815,85757
41Alabama$32,596$27,0004,874,747275
42Vermont$32,537$27,000623,65773
43Minnesota$32,416$26,0005,576,606682
44Montana$33,344$27,0001,050,49340
45Texas$32,498$26,00028,304,5961,399
46Mississippi$30,861$25,0002,984,100253
47Connecticut$33,357$27,0003,588,184132
48North Carolina$31,264$26,00010,273,419806
49Florida$32,186$26,00020,984,4001,019
50Idaho$30,844$25,0001,716,943135
51South Carolina$30,083$25,0005,024,369375

Highest paying states for pallet jack operators

RankStateAvg. Pallet Jack Operator Salary
1Rhode Island$37,695
2North Dakota$37,644
3Wisconsin$36,394
4Utah$37,785
5Alaska$38,565
6Ohio$35,880
7Massachusetts$36,438
8Pennsylvania$34,769
9Nebraska$36,643
10Wyoming$37,591
11South Dakota$36,625
12New Jersey$36,076
13Maine$36,951
14Michigan$34,606
15Hawaii$37,859
16Nevada$35,105
17Iowa$34,306
18Kansas$34,665
19Arizona$34,841
20Oregon$35,953
21District of Columbia$38,512
22Oklahoma$35,525
23Colorado$36,950
24Washington$36,067
25Maryland$35,451
26Indiana$32,752
27Tennessee$32,856
28Kentucky$32,764
29Illinois$34,265
30California$35,288
31Delaware$34,826
32Arkansas$32,962
33Missouri$33,297
34New Mexico$34,142
35New York$35,084
36Louisiana$33,687
37Georgia$32,412
38New Hampshire$32,712
39Virginia$34,536
40West Virginia$32,690
41Alabama$32,596
42Vermont$32,537
43Minnesota$32,416
44Montana$33,344
45Texas$32,498
46Mississippi$30,861
47Connecticut$33,357
48North Carolina$31,264
49Florida$32,186
50Idaho$30,844
51South Carolina$30,083

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