SOC 53-7062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — Trenton
Trenton-Princeton, NJ · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Trenton, NJ is $37,560 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 Trenton, NJ is $37,560 per year, close to the national median of $40,240 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $34,610 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,130 to $44,590.
Employment stands at 4,460, or 18.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Atlantic City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,920. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 393rd of 434 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,610 | −14.0% |
| 25th | $35,130 | −12.7% |
| Median (50th) | $37,560 | −6.7% |
| 75th | $44,590 | +10.8% |
| 90th | $49,310 | +22.5% |
| Mean | $40,410 | +0.4% |
Other metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City | $37,920 | 1,200 | |
| 2 | Vineland | $36,450 | 1,670 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Trenton run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $37,560 buys what $34,522 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,522US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,560 a year, 6.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,610 to $49,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,460 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlantic City, at $37,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Trenton, NJ?
The median annual wage is $37,560, or $18.06 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 Trenton, NJ is 6.7% 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 Trenton, NJ earns more than $49,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,610 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 Atlantic City, at $37,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,460 jobs in this occupation in Trenton, NJ. 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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