SOC 53-7062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — Columbus
Columbus, OH · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Columbus, OH is $41,200 per year, close to the national median of $40,240 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Columbus, OH is $41,200 per year, close to the national median of $40,240 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $32,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,880 to $45,890.
The area has 25,800 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 23.3 of every thousand jobs. Toledo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $42,640. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 514th of 611 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,520 | −19.2% |
| 25th | $36,880 | −8.3% |
| Median (50th) | $41,200 | +2.4% |
| 75th | $45,890 | +14.0% |
| 90th | $52,370 | +30.1% |
| Mean | $42,130 | +4.7% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | $42,640 | 8,120 | |
| 2 | Youngstown | $41,540 | 4,040 | |
| 3 | Dayton | $40,280 | 6,510 | |
| 4 | Cincinnati | $40,240 | 22,910 | |
| 5 | Sandusky | $39,760 | 650 | |
| 6 | Akron | $39,100 | 6,070 | |
| 7 | Canton | $38,900 | 3,420 | |
| 8 | Cleveland | $38,680 | 17,090 | |
| 9 | Lima | $37,050 | 960 | |
| 10 | Mansfield | $35,840 | 1,030 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Columbus run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $41,200 goes as far as $44,397 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,397US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,200 a year, 2.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,520 to $52,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 25,800 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Toledo, at $42,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Columbus, OH?
The median annual wage is $41,200, or $19.81 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,240, so pay in Columbus, OH is 2.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Columbus, OH earns more than $52,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,520 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Toledo, at $42,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 25,800 jobs in this occupation in Columbus, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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