SOC 53-7062 · May 2025 · United States
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand across the United States is $40,240 per year, measured over 2,950,280 jobs. The highest state median is in Minnesota, at $46,280.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Pay for this occupation varies by 31.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Minnesota pays $46,280 and Louisiana pays $35,340.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $46,280 | 54,480 | |
| 2 | Washington | $46,190 | 49,450 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $45,740 | 1,200 | |
| 4 | North Dakota | $45,690 | 9,990 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $45,370 | 31,140 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $44,920 | 34,700 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $44,750 | 27,720 | |
| 8 | California | $44,710 | 355,500 | |
| 9 | New York | $44,630 | 100,950 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $44,610 | 70,520 |
States with the most Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 355,500 | $44,710 | |
| 2 | Texas | 216,970 | $37,540 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 195,390 | $40,550 | |
| 4 | Florida | 164,400 | $38,160 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 137,580 | $38,480 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 131,050 | $42,480 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 116,720 | $38,230 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 108,830 | $39,460 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 105,870 | $38,160 | |
| 10 | Indiana | 103,200 | $41,340 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Topeka | $49,140 | 2,140 |
| 2 | Hanford | $48,420 | 790 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $48,400 | 30,710 |
| 4 | Sheboygan | $48,150 | 1,550 |
| 5 | Seattle | $47,740 | 29,490 |
| 6 | Chambersburg | $47,540 | 3,130 |
| 7 | Kahului | $47,490 | 1,040 |
| 8 | Waterloo | $47,440 | 2,920 |
| 9 | Stockton | $47,330 | 15,030 |
| 10 | Minneapolis | $47,320 | 36,700 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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