$32,256
Low
Average Salary
$42,055
$51,765
High
Average hourly rate $20.22
Average weekly pay $809
Average monthly pay $3,505
Salaries for a Forklift Operator in Bakersfield, CA are 2% higher than the national average ($41,230). Our salary data represents the current average and range for jobs in both the public and private sectors. Compensation will vary by industry, company size, and niche. Salaries do not include additional compensation, such as commissions or bonuses.
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