Forklift Operator market brief · Austin, TX
Forklift Operator Jobs in Austin, TX
37 forklift operator openings are live in the Austin, TX area from 24 employers, led by Express Employment Professionals, Spec on the Job, and Campbell Soup Company. The middle half of posted salaries runs $36,660–$41,600 a year (median $39,052), from the 70% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 37
- Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Austin market.
Companies hiring
- 24
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $39,052
- 70% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Level coverage is 46%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
37
Hiring employers
24
Salary coverage
70%
Median experience
1.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
21
11 companies · $37,523 median
Established employers
8
5 companies · $48,162 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$36,660
P50
$39,052
P75
$41,600
P90
$48,162
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare forklift operator opportunities in Austin, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 37 live roles tracked in this market.
- 24 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Austin
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
37 forklift operator openings across 24 employers establish the current Austin opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Express Employment Professionals is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 24 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 37 matches
Representative openings
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More forklift operator openings in Austin
- Forklift Operator · Openwork
- Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals
- Warehouse Associate / Forklift Driver · Express Employment Professionals
- Forklift Operator/ Yard Associate · McCoy's
- Forklift Operator - Part-Time · XPO
- Stockers-Forklift Operator (4pm-12:30pm) · Coast to Coast Distribution
- Stockers-Forklift Operator (5:00AM to 1:30PM) · Coast to Coast Distribution
- Bilingual Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals
- Forklift Operator/ Yard Associate · McCoy's
- Stand Up Forklift Driver | 2nd Shift · Campbell Soup Company
- Forklift Operators Needed - $20.00 - 1st & 2nd Shift Available · Spec on the Job
- Forklift Operator (Commercial Construction) · Danis
- Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals
- Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals
- Lumber Yard / Forklift Operator · 84 Lumber Company
- Forklift Operator (Midday) · Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages
Forklift Operator jobs in Austin: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many forklift operator jobs are open in Austin?
Metaintro tracks 37 live forklift operator openings from 24 employers in the Austin, TX area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do forklift operator jobs in Austin pay?
The median posted salary is $39,052 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $36,660 to $41,600. Based on the 70% of current listings that disclose pay.
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Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Austin?
Express Employment Professionals, Spec on the Job, Campbell Soup Company, and Coast to Coast Distribution have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 24 hiring employers.
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