What are the main factors that influence a 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator's salary?

A 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $37,537 for beginners, reaching about $38,404 at mid-level, and approach $38,606 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator?

3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator roles are District of Columbia $39,198, California $39,050, Massachusetts $38,529. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator roles make?

Salaries for 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator level roles vary by specialization: Certified Forklift Operator: $43,715; Stand Up Forklift Operator: $42,953; Warehouse Forklift Operator: $42,803; Equipment Operator - Forklift: $42,800; Forklift Operator/Materials Handler: $42,750.

3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator Salary in Alaska

How much does a 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator make in Alaska? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator in Alaska is $38,324 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,870
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,934 to $41,227
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,757

10% $33,757

50% (Median) $38,324

90% $43,870

3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,227	$3,436	$793	$20
Average	$38,324	$3,194	$737	$18
25th Percentile	$35,934	$2,994	$691	$17

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Key Factors That Influence 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator Salaries

A 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,537
Early Career (1-2 years): $37,800
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,404
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,525
Expert (over 8 years): $38,606

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator	less than 1 year	$37,537
Early Career Level 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator	1-2 years	$37,800
Mid-Level Level 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator	2-4 years	$38,404
Senior-Level Level 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator	5-8 years	$38,525
Expert Level 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator	over 8 years	$38,606

How Do 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $39,198.
California: $39,050.
Massachusetts: $38,529.

District of Columbia $39,198 California $39,050 Massachusetts $38,529 Washington $38,387 New Jersey $38,373 Alaska $38,324 Connecticut $37,835 New York $37,637

Hawaii $37,003 Rhode Island $36,706 Maryland $36,504 Minnesota $36,228 Colorado $36,122 Illinois $36,086 Oregon $35,952 Delaware $35,853

New Hampshire $35,790 Virginia $35,651 Pennsylvania $35,244 Nevada $35,038 North Dakota $34,971 Michigan $34,865 Wisconsin $34,826 Vermont $34,748

Texas $34,532 Maine $34,518 Arizona $34,497 Ohio $34,472 Georgia $34,146 Indiana $33,983 Wyoming $33,951 Utah $33,902

Iowa $33,881 Kansas $33,711 Louisiana $33,661 North Carolina $33,643 Missouri $33,636 Florida $33,498 Montana $33,424 Nebraska $33,353

Kentucky $33,314 South Carolina $33,173 Tennessee $33,084 Idaho $33,049 New Mexico $32,790 Oklahoma $32,734 Alabama $32,525 South Dakota $32,174

Arkansas $31,983 West Virginia $31,880 Mississippi $31,572

Top Paying Cities for 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Anchorage: $38,706
Jber: $38,705
Indian: $38,518

Anchorage, AK $38,706

Jber, AK $38,705

Indian, AK $38,518

Kongiganak, AK $38,106

Adak, AK $38,041

Atka, AK $38,046

Chignik Lake, AK $38,037

Port Heiden, AK $38,024

Port Lions, AK $38,078

Akiachak, AK $38,099

Akiak, AK $38,114

Akutan, AK $38,082

Alakanuk, AK $38,071

Aleknagik, AK $38,046

Anchor Point, AK $38,061

Aniak, AK $37,949

Anvik, AK $38,048

Bethel, AK $38,106

Chefornak, AK $38,099

Chevak, AK $38,021

Chignik, AK $38,051

Chignik Lagoon, AK $38,042

Chitina, AK $37,936

Chugiak, AK $38,448

Clam Gulch, AK $37,991

Clarks Point, AK $38,052

Cold Bay, AK $38,018

Cooper Landing, AK $38,019

Copper Center, AK $37,981

Cordova, AK $38,004

Crooked Creek, AK $38,006

Dillingham, AK $37,979

Eagle River, AK $38,564

Eek, AK $38,135

Egegik, AK $38,014

Ekwok, AK $38,046

Emmonak, AK $38,061

False Pass, AK $38,077

Marshall, AK $38,103

Gakona, AK $37,981

Girdwood, AK $38,013

Glennallen, AK $37,979

Goodnews Bay, AK $38,009

Grayling, AK $38,066

Saint George Island, AK $38,021

Holy Cross, AK $38,044

Homer, AK $38,054

Hooper Bay, AK $38,111

Hope, AK $38,465

Iliamna, AK $38,046

Kalskag, AK $38,089

Karluk, AK $37,994

Kasigluk, AK $38,087

Kasilof, AK $38,073

Kenai, AK $38,047

King Cove, AK $38,076

King Salmon, AK $37,985

Kipnuk, AK $38,078

Kodiak, AK $38,031

Kotlik, AK $38,115

Kwethluk, AK $38,095

Kwigillingok, AK $38,063

Wasilla, AK $38,617

Larsen Bay, AK $38,021

Levelock, AK $38,037

Lower Kalskag, AK $38,115

Mc Grath, AK $37,947

Manokotak, AK $38,044

Mekoryuk, AK $38,075

Moose Pass, AK $37,973

Mountain Village, AK $38,072

Naknek, AK $38,043

Napakiak, AK $38,093

Nikiski, AK $37,902

New Stuyahok, AK $38,062

Toksook Bay, AK $38,070

Nikolski, AK $37,984

Ninilchik, AK $38,030

Nondalton, AK $37,947

Nunapitchuk, AK $38,096

Old Harbor, AK $38,060

Ouzinkie, AK $38,049

Palmer, AK $38,059

Pedro Bay, AK $37,971

Perryville, AK $38,049

Pilot Point, AK $38,002

Pilot Station, AK $38,125

Platinum, AK $38,011

Big Lake, AK $38,547

Port Alsworth, AK $38,050

Quinhagak, AK $38,116

Red Devil, AK $37,962

Russian Mission, AK $37,998

Saint Marys, AK $38,064

Saint Michael, AK $38,071

Saint Paul Island, AK $38,054

Sand Point, AK $38,032

Scammon Bay, AK $38,149

Seldovia, AK $38,036

Seward, AK $38,021

Shageluk, AK $38,054

Nunam Iqua, AK $38,027

Skwentna, AK $37,925

Sleetmute, AK $38,008

Soldotna, AK $38,090

South Naknek, AK $38,003

Stebbins, AK $38,067

Sterling, AK $38,078

Sutton, AK $38,006

Takotna, AK $38,026

Talkeetna, AK $38,017

Tatitlek, AK $38,058

Togiak, AK $38,011

Tuluksak, AK $38,108

Tuntutuliak, AK $38,117

Tununak, AK $38,046

Tyonek, AK $37,995

Trapper Creek, AK $37,988

Unalakleet, AK $37,992

Unalaska, AK $38,090

Valdez, AK $38,030

Willow, AK $38,002

Yakutat, AK $38,031

Nightmute, AK $38,031

Nikolai, AK $37,933

Dutch Harbor, AK $38,159

Whittier, AK $38,039

Houston, AK $38,457

Fairbanks, AK $38,078

Eielson Afb, AK $38,919

Fort Wainwright, AK $38,919

Clear, AK $37,995

North Pole, AK $38,919

Salcha, AK $38,919

Two Rivers, AK $38,919

Allakaket, AK $38,037

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $38,095

Arctic Village, AK $38,026

Barrow, AK $38,118

Beaver, AK $37,965

Ester, AK $38,919

Bettles Field, AK $37,966

Buckland, AK $38,145

Cantwell, AK $37,956

Central, AK $37,925

Fort Greely, AK $37,988

Chicken, AK $37,947

Circle, AK $38,005

Prudhoe Bay, AK $38,038

Deering, AK $38,079

Delta Junction, AK $38,006

Eagle, AK $37,927

Elim, AK $37,967

Fort Yukon, AK $37,950

Galena, AK $38,073

Gambell, AK $38,089

Healy, AK $37,984

Anderson, AK $38,045

Hughes, AK $38,074

Huslia, AK $38,067

Kaktovik, AK $38,084

Kaltag, AK $38,048

Kiana, AK $38,127

Kivalina, AK $38,119

Kobuk, AK $38,058

Kotzebue, AK $38,004

Koyuk, AK $38,089

Koyukuk, AK $38,065

Denali National Park, AK $38,012

Manley Hot Springs, AK $37,963

Lake Minchumina, AK $37,952

Minto, AK $38,085

Point Lay, AK $38,059

Nenana, AK $37,973

Noatak, AK $38,079

Nome, AK $38,026

Noorvik, AK $38,141

Northway, AK $37,976

Nulato, AK $38,075

Point Hope, AK $38,029

Rampart, AK $38,051

Ruby, AK $37,929

Savoonga, AK $38,106

Selawik, AK $38,093

Shaktoolik, AK $38,113

Shishmaref, AK $37,970

Shungnak, AK $38,078

Stevens Village, AK $38,032

Tanacross, AK $38,020

Tanana, AK $38,075

Teller, AK $38,109

Tok, AK $38,020

Venetie, AK $37,959

Wainwright, AK $38,089

Wales, AK $38,093

White Mountain, AK $38,119

Brevig Mission, AK $38,111

Ambler, AK $38,073

Chalkyitsik, AK $38,046

Nuiqsut, AK $38,088

Atqasuk, AK $38,047

Juneau, AK $39,025

Angoon, AK $37,991

Auke Bay, AK $39,025

Douglas, AK $39,025

Elfin Cove, AK $37,969

Gustavus, AK $38,043

Haines, AK $38,001

Hoonah, AK $38,583

Kake, AK $38,022

Pelican, AK $38,008

Petersburg, AK $38,011

Sitka, AK $38,032

Port Alexander, AK $38,070

Skagway, AK $38,030

Tenakee Springs, AK $37,962

Ketchikan, AK $38,047

Meyers Chuck, AK $37,996

Coffman Cove, AK $38,033

Thorne Bay, AK $38,055

Craig, AK $38,002

Hydaburg, AK $38,032

Hyder, AK $38,035

Klawock, AK $38,061

Metlakatla, AK $38,057

Point Baker, AK $38,055

Ward Cove, AK $38,047

Wrangell, AK $38,005

3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 3-1 Operator and Forklift Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$35,934

Average $38,324/year

$41,227

$2,994

Average $3,194/month

$3,436

$691

Average $737/week

$793

$17

Average $18/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,227	$3,436	$793	$20
Average	$38,324	$3,194	$737	$18
25th Percentile	$35,934	$2,994	$691	$17

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