SOC 53-7062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — Hanford
Hanford-Corcoran, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Hanford, CA is $48,420 per year, 20.3% above the national median of $40,240.
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 Hanford, CA is $48,420 per year, 20.3% above the national median of $40,240. Half of workers earn between $38,480 and $59,840. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,360 and the ninetieth at $59,840.
The area has 790 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 16.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $48,400. Of the 196 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 126th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | −12.1% |
| 25th | $38,480 | −4.4% |
| Median (50th) | $48,420 | +20.3% |
| 75th | $59,840 | +48.7% |
| 90th | $59,840 | +48.7% |
| Mean | $48,640 | +20.9% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $48,400 | 30,710 | |
| 2 | Stockton | $47,330 | 15,030 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $47,060 | 11,830 | |
| 4 | Bakersfield | $46,890 | 8,440 | |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $46,640 | 2,810 | |
| 6 | Modesto | $46,630 | 4,810 | |
| 7 | Napa | $46,230 | 1,020 | |
| 8 | Riverside | $46,060 | 69,820 | |
| 9 | Sacramento | $45,930 | 18,560 | |
| 10 | Vallejo | $45,660 | 2,520 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hanford run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $48,420 buys what $43,740 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,740US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,420 a year, 20.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,360 to $59,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 790 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $48,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Hanford, CA?
The median annual wage is $48,420, or $23.28 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 Hanford, CA is 20.3% 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 Hanford, CA earns more than $59,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,360 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 San Francisco, at $48,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 790 jobs in this occupation in Hanford, CA. 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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