SOC 53-7062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — Panama City
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Panama City, FL the median wage is $36,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Panama City, FL the median wage is $36,230. That is 10.0% lower than the national median of $40,240. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,930 and $43,400. The lowest tenth earn under $27,540, while the highest tenth earn more than $48,120.
Employment stands at 1,280, or 14.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Lakeland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $42,800. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 253rd of 302 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,540 | −31.6% |
| 25th | $30,930 | −23.1% |
| Median (50th) | $36,230 | −10.0% |
| 75th | $43,400 | +7.9% |
| 90th | $48,120 | +19.6% |
| Mean | $37,870 | −5.9% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeland | $42,800 | 8,440 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $41,040 | 17,350 | |
| 3 | Ocala | $40,830 | 2,690 | |
| 4 | Naples | $39,410 | 1,690 | |
| 5 | Gainesville | $38,980 | 1,630 | |
| 6 | North Port | $38,790 | 5,010 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $38,630 | 24,080 | |
| 8 | Miami | $38,580 | 48,860 | |
| 9 | Cape Coral | $38,490 | 4,680 | |
| 10 | Punta Gorda | $38,300 | 840 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Panama City run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $36,230 buys what $35,039 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,039US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,230 a year, 10.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,540 to $48,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lakeland, at $42,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Panama City, FL?
The median annual wage is $36,230, or $17.42 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 Panama City, FL is 10.0% lower. 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 Panama City, FL earns more than $48,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,540 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 Lakeland, at $42,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,280 jobs in this occupation in Panama City, FL. 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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