SOC 53-7062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — St. Joseph
St. Joseph, MO-KS · 7 metro areas compared
In St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In St. Joseph, MO the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand is $44,100 a year, which is 9.6% higher than the national figure of $40,240. Half of workers earn between $37,460 and $52,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,320 and the ninetieth at $57,320.
The area has 1,300 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 23.8 of every thousand jobs. St. Louis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $41,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 155th of 232 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,320 | −22.2% |
| 25th | $37,460 | −6.9% |
| Median (50th) | $44,100 | +9.6% |
| 75th | $52,520 | +30.5% |
| 90th | $57,320 | +42.4% |
| Mean | $44,510 | +10.6% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $41,780 | 21,340 | |
| 2 | Kansas City | $41,700 | 19,070 | |
| 3 | Joplin | $39,400 | 1,720 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $38,360 | 3,080 | |
| 5 | Columbia | $38,070 | 1,250 | |
| 6 | Cape Girardeau | $36,430 | 600 | |
| 7 | Jefferson City | $36,400 | 1,040 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Joseph run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $44,100 goes as far as $48,568 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,568US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,100 a year, 9.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,320 to $57,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Louis, at $41,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in St. Joseph, MO?
The median annual wage is $44,100, or $21.20 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 St. Joseph, MO is 9.6% 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 St. Joseph, MO earns more than $57,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,320 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 St. Louis, at $41,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,300 jobs in this occupation in St. Joseph, MO. 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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