Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary (2025)
Based on 2,950,280 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $31,270 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $36,090 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $40,240 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $46,920 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $55,140 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$31K
25th
$36K
Median
$40K
75th
$47K
90th
$55K
Highest Paying States for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $50,550 |
| District of Columbia | $49,250 |
| Washington | $47,680 |
| Hawaii | $47,640 |
| Minnesota | $46,920 |
| New York | $46,200 |
| North Dakota | $45,910 |
| Colorado | $45,860 |
| Massachusetts | $45,760 |
| Oregon | $45,740 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $50,550 per year, while Oregon has an average of $45,740 — a difference of $4,810. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2,950,280 workers were employed as Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hands in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Transportation and Material Moving Occupations. The annual mean wage of $42,260 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 53-7062