SOC 53-7062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — Philadelphia
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Philadelphia, PA comes to $43,460 a year, ahead of the national median of $40,240 by 8.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Philadelphia, PA comes to $43,460 a year, ahead of the national median of $40,240 by 8.0%. Pay ranges from under $33,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $56,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,190 to $47,890.
The area has 51,100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.93 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Chambersburg records the highest median at $47,540. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 595th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,260 | −17.3% |
| 25th | $37,190 | −7.6% |
| Median (50th) | $43,460 | +8.0% |
| 75th | $47,890 | +19.0% |
| 90th | $56,700 | +40.9% |
| Mean | $43,930 | +9.2% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chambersburg | $47,540 | 3,130 | |
| 2 | Reading | $46,040 | 5,280 | |
| 3 | Harrisburg | $43,640 | 11,760 | |
| 4 | York | $43,380 | 7,360 | |
| 5 | Scranton | $42,900 | 9,630 | |
| 6 | Lancaster | $42,440 | 5,730 | |
| 7 | Allentown | $42,380 | 14,840 | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | $41,830 | 18,830 | |
| 9 | Lebanon | $38,750 | 1,790 | |
| 10 | Williamsport | $38,570 | 940 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Philadelphia run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $43,460 goes as far as $44,529 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,529US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,460 a year, 8.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,260 to $56,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 51,100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chambersburg, at $47,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Philadelphia, PA?
The median annual wage is $43,460, or $20.89 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 Philadelphia, PA is 8.0% 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 Philadelphia, PA earns more than $56,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,260 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 Chambersburg, at $47,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 51,100 jobs in this occupation in Philadelphia, PA. 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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