Material Moving Workers, All Other Salary (2025)
Based on 23,480 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $34,330 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $36,600 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $41,800 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $50,220 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $62,820 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$34K
25th
$37K
Median
$42K
75th
$50K
90th
$63K
Highest Paying States for Material Moving Workers, All Other
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $71,680 |
| New Jersey | $64,940 |
| Colorado | $60,000 |
| Kentucky | $59,340 |
| Montana | $57,900 |
| New York | $57,890 |
| Alabama | $57,440 |
| New Hampshire | $56,980 |
| Minnesota | $55,370 |
| Iowa | $54,810 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Material Moving Workers, All Other salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $71,680 per year, while Iowa has an average of $54,810 — a difference of $16,870. 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 Material Moving Workers, All Other
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 23,480 workers were employed as Material Moving Workers, All Others in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Transportation and Material Moving Occupations. The annual mean wage of $45,640 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 53-7199