SOC 53-7062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — Northeast Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
In Northeast Nebraska, NE the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand is $44,420 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $40,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northeast Nebraska, NE the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand is $44,420 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $40,240. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,300 and $47,420. The lowest tenth earn under $35,820, while the highest tenth earn more than $51,760.
The area has 1,610 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 16.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Grand Island records the highest median at $44,370. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 239th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,820 | −11.0% |
| 25th | $37,300 | −7.3% |
| Median (50th) | $44,420 | +10.4% |
| 75th | $47,420 | +17.8% |
| 90th | $51,760 | +28.6% |
| Mean | $43,670 | +8.5% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Island | $44,370 | 660 | |
| 2 | Omaha | $42,550 | 6,870 | |
| 3 | Lincoln | $40,450 | 1,980 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $44,420 goes as far as $49,301 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,301US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,420 a year, 10.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,820 to $51,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,610 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Island, at $44,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Northeast Nebraska, NE?
The median annual wage is $44,420, or $21.35 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 Northeast Nebraska, NE is 10.4% 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 Northeast Nebraska, NE earns more than $51,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,820 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 Grand Island, at $44,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,610 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Nebraska, NE. 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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