SOC 53-7062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — Staunton
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Staunton, VA is $47,310 per year, 17.6% above the national median of $40,240.
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 Staunton, VA is $47,310 per year, 17.6% above the national median of $40,240. Pay ranges from under $35,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,980 to $50,760.
Employment stands at 1,880, or 36.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Blacksburg leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 133rd of 208 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,880 | −10.8% |
| 25th | $38,980 | −3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $47,310 | +17.6% |
| 75th | $50,760 | +26.1% |
| 90th | $50,760 | +26.1% |
| Mean | $45,690 | +13.5% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blacksburg | $46,440 | 1,310 | |
| 2 | Roanoke | $46,180 | 3,100 | |
| 3 | Winchester | $41,910 | 1,580 | |
| 4 | Richmond | $40,270 | 10,550 | |
| 5 | Virginia Beach | $39,160 | 13,920 | |
| 6 | Harrisonburg | $38,320 | 1,390 | |
| 7 | Charlottesville | $37,210 | 750 | |
| 8 | Lynchburg | $36,080 | 1,100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Staunton sit close to the national average, so $47,310 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$47,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,795US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,310 a year, 17.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,880 to $50,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,880 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Blacksburg, at $46,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Staunton, VA?
The median annual wage is $47,310, or $22.75 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 Staunton, VA is 17.6% 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 Staunton, VA earns more than $50,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,880 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 Blacksburg, at $46,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,880 jobs in this occupation in Staunton, VA. 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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