SOC 537062

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified. Excludes "Construction Laborers" (47-2061) and "Helpers, Construction Trades" (47-3011 through 47-3019). Excludes "Material Moving Workers" (53-7011 through 53-7199) who use power equipment.

National Median

$38,940

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$38,940

Entry Level (10th pct)

$30,810

Experienced (90th pct)

$53,180

Total Employed

2,982,530

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$30,810 - $35,410
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$35,410 - $46,370
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$46,370 - $53,180

Highest Paying Locations for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$50,800

+30.5% vs national

Kenosha, WI

$48,480

+24.5% vs national

Topeka, KS

$48,250

+23.9% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$48,220

+23.8% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$47,660

+22.4% vs national

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$50,800	1,150
Kenosha, WI	$48,480	5,100
Topeka, KS	$48,250	1,970
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$48,220	33,130
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$47,660	29,400
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA	$47,350	1,620
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area	$47,270	3,370
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$46,800	8,290
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$46,740	440
Syracuse, NY	$46,680	5,750
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$46,580	1,030
Barnstable Town, MA	$46,450	800
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$46,300	37,410
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$46,280	1,840
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$46,250	1,810
Pueblo, CO	$46,250	1,140
Modesto, CA	$46,230	4,630
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$46,060	16,860
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$46,030	13,070
Boulder, CO	$45,960	970
Vallejo, CA	$45,910	2,490
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$45,870	29,200
Washington	$45,850	50,310
Alaska	$45,720	3,680
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$45,700	21,500
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$45,670	1,500
Napa, CA	$45,640	1,070
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$45,570	24,690
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$45,550	18,580
Minnesota	$45,440	56,030
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$45,420	3,380
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$45,380	3,040
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN	$45,330	2,170
Albany, OR	$45,310	N/A
Colorado	$45,210	31,580
Bozeman, MT	$45,160	390
District of Columbia	$45,140	1,210
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$45,090	1,030
Massachusetts	$45,070	35,620
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA	$45,070	1,210
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$44,990	7,320
Decatur, IL	$44,970	1,180
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$44,970	75,620
Bellingham, WA	$44,970	1,230
Richmond, VA	$44,960	10,490
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$44,870	3,600
Rochester, MN	$44,840	1,390
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$44,730	1,840
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI	$44,660	2,150
Portland-South Portland, ME	$44,660	2,470

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand?

The national median annual salary for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand is $38,940, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hands earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hands is Alaska nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $50,800.

How much can an experienced Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand make?

Top-earning Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hands (90th percentile) make $53,180 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.