Valmont Industries forklift operator salary

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Average Valmont Industries forklift operator salary

$41,094yearly

$16.45 hourly rate

Entry-level Valmont Industries forklift operator salary

$36,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Valmont Industries pay forklift operators?

The average salary for Valmont Industries forklift operators is $41,094 per year. Valmont Industries forklift operator salaries range between $36,000 to $46,000 per year. Valmont Industries forklift operators earn 20% more than the national average salary for forklift operators of $34,213.

Location impacts how much a forklift operator at Valmont Industries can expect to make. Forklift operators at Valmont Industries make the most in Houston, MN, Frederick, MD, and New Orleans, LA.

How much does Valmont Industries pay forklift operators by location?

Valmont Industries pays forklift operators the most in Houston, MN, Frederick, MD, and New Orleans, LA. Additionally, cities like Plymouth and El Dorado also report highly competitive salaries for forklift operators at Valmont Industries.

Forklift operator Valmont Industries salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Houston, MN	$44,630	$21.46
2	Frederick, MD	$43,158	$20.75
3	New Orleans, LA	$43,043	$20.69
4	Plymouth, IN	$41,712	$20.05
5	El Dorado, KS	$41,667	$20.03
6	West Hazleton, PA	$41,636	$20.02
7	Reston, VA	$41,042	$19.73
8	Menlo Park, CA	$40,954	$19.69
9	Pennsboro, WV	$40,503	$19.47
10	Valley, NE	$40,299	$19.37

Highest-paid Valmont Industries forklift operators by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Hydro Operator	$49,542	$24	-
2	Maintenance Operator	$49,530	$24	-
3	Forklift Technician	$49,068	$24	-
4	Fork Lift Mechanic	$48,028	$23	-
5	Truck Operator	$47,357	$23	-
6	Front End Loader Operator	$46,895	$23	-
7	Unloader Operator	$46,053	$22	-
8	Receiving Operator	$45,948	$22	-
9	Torch Operator	$45,710	$22	-
10	Driver/Warehouse Worker	$45,657	$22	-

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Recent salaries for forklift operators at valmont industries

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Forklift Operator	Salina, KS	06/25/2025	$38,610
Forklift Operator	Houston, TX	06/19/2025	$36,523
Forklift Operator	Houston, TX	05/18/2025	$36,523
Forklift Operator	Salina, KS	04/26/2025	$38,610
Forklift Operator	Salina, KS	03/28/2025	$38,610

Forklift operator salary at Valmont Industries competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Steel Dynamics	$42,309	$20	22
2	Altec	$41,483	$20	3
3	Nordson	$40,949	$20	4
4	Sabre Industries	$40,746	$20	28
5	FIMCO Industries	$40,658	$20	-
6	Nucor	$40,380	$19	38
7	Danaher	$40,240	$19	15
8	Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co	$40,018	$19	56
9	Carpenter Technology	$39,008	$19	1
10	Rexnord	$38,862	$19	-
11	Leggett & Platt	$38,555	$19	5
12	Weatherford International	$38,362	$18	-
13	SPX	$37,700	$18	16
14	Emerson	$35,492	$17	18
15	Dover	$35,259	$17	39
16	Flowserve	$35,044	$17	10
17	Acuity Brands	$34,638	$17	-
18	Parker Hannifin	$34,144	$16	47
19	Thomas & Betts	$33,881	$16	-
20	Lennox International	$31,673	$15	27

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