Forklift Mechanic Salary in Houston, Texas

Forklift Mechanic Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Forklift Mechanic make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forklift Mechanic in Houston, TX is $53,768. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,690 to $56,919, with most professionals earning between $44,067 and $59,788.

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10th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $44,067 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $48,690 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $53,768 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $56,919 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Forklift Mechanic Salary $59,788 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $48,690 10% $44,067 90% $59,788 75% $56,919 $53,768 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Automotive Mechanic II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Forklift Mechanic

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Automotive Mechanic IV

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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48690
56919
53768

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
48690
56919
53768
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forklift Mechanic in Houston, TX. The base salary for Forklift Mechanic ranges from $48,690 to $56,919 with the average base salary of $53,768. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,690 to $56,919 with the average total cash compensation of $53,768.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

Forklift Mechanic Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

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