SOC 53-7062 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand is $38,938 per year ($18.72/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $35,422 and $46,363 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $53,186 per year. There are approximately 2,982,530 laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $14.81 | $30,805 |
| P25 | $17.03 | $35,422 |
| P50MEDIAN | $18.72 | $38,938 |
| P75 | $22.29 | $46,363 |
| P90 | $25.57 | $53,186 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand is $38,938 per year ($18.72/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $35,422 and $46,363 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand is $53,186 per year ($25.57/hr). The 75th percentile is $46,363 per year.
Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn approximately $30,805 per year ($14.81/hr). The 25th percentile is $35,422 per year.
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