SOC 53-7062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — South Illinois
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in South Illinois, IL is $41,650 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 South Illinois, IL is $41,650 per year, close to the national median of $40,240 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $32,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,350 to $46,200.
The area has 2,580 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 18.3 of every thousand jobs. Decatur leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,010. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 276th of 372 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,760 | −18.6% |
| 25th | $36,350 | −9.7% |
| Median (50th) | $41,650 | +3.5% |
| 75th | $46,200 | +14.8% |
| 90th | $57,870 | +43.8% |
| Mean | $42,740 | +6.2% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | $46,010 | 1,430 | |
| 2 | Rockford | $44,200 | 5,940 | |
| 3 | Champaign | $41,970 | 1,960 | |
| 4 | Chicago | $40,550 | 157,920 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $38,160 | 1,300 | |
| 6 | Peoria | $37,420 | 2,750 | |
| 7 | Kankakee | $37,110 | 1,190 | |
| 8 | Bloomington | $36,610 | 960 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Illinois sit close to the national average, so $41,650 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$41,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,650US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,650 a year, 3.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,760 to $57,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,580 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $46,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in South Illinois, IL?
The median annual wage is $41,650, or $20.02 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 South Illinois, IL is 3.5% 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 South Illinois, IL earns more than $57,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,760 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 Decatur, at $46,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,580 jobs in this occupation in South Illinois, IL. 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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