- Open jobs
- 1
- Agencies hiring
- 1
- Median pay in listings
- $20.00/hour
- Median wage in Indiana (BLS)
- $21.95/hour
Forklift Operator pay in Indiana
The median wage for Forklift Operator jobs in Indiana is $21.95 per hour ($45,656 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $20.00/hour. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.
Agencies hiring for Forklift Operator jobs in Indiana
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Integrity Staffing Solutions | 1 | $20.00/hr |
Cities with the most Forklift Operator jobs
Indianapolis (1)
FAQ
How much does a Forklift Operator make in Indiana?
The median wage for Forklift Operator jobs in Indiana is $21.95 per hour (about $45,656 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Forklift Operator jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $20.00 per hour.
How many Forklift Operator jobs are open in Indiana?
1 Forklift Operator jobs from 1 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.