Material Moving Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for material moving workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$71,680
- New Jersey$64,940
- Colorado$60,000
- Kentucky$59,340
- Montana$57,900
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $71,680 | $71,640 | $34 | +57.1% | 50 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $64,940 | $64,870 | $31 | +42.3% | 390 |
| 3 | Colorado | $60,000 | $61,240 | $29 | +31.5% | 580 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $59,340 | $57,550 | $29 | +30% | 190 |
| 5 | Montana | $57,900 | $57,620 | $28 | +26.9% | 130 |
| 6 | New York | $57,890 | $60,960 | $28 | +26.8% | — |
| 7 | Alabama | $57,440 | $52,710 | $28 | +25.9% | 40 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $56,980 | $57,720 | $27 | +24.8% | — |
| 9 | Minnesota | $55,370 | $53,160 | $27 | +21.3% | 780 |
| 10 | Iowa | $54,810 | $50,960 | $26 | +20.1% | 40 |
| 11 | Oregon | $53,810 | $48,950 | $26 | +17.9% | 320 |
| 12 | Arizona | $53,260 | $48,260 | $26 | +16.7% | 240 |
| 13 | Maine | $52,680 | $51,450 | $25 | +15.4% | 40 |
| 14 | Maryland | $51,590 | $51,190 | $25 | +13% | 310 |
| 15 | Alaska | $51,100 | $48,150 | $25 | +12% | 90 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $51,020 | $47,260 | $25 | +11.8% | 40 |
| 17 | Indiana | $49,770 | $50,040 | $24 | +9% | 90 |
| 18 | Virginia | $49,160 | $49,770 | $24 | +7.7% | 300 |
| 19 | Georgia | $48,670 | $50,160 | $23 | +6.6% | 460 |
| 20 | Vermont | $48,660 | $49,040 | $23 | +6.6% | 40 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $46,810 | $46,840 | $23 | +2.6% | 80 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $46,790 | $41,690 | $23 | +2.5% | 380 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $46,120 | $44,510 | $22 | +1.1% | 50 |
| 24 | Missouri | $45,670 | $38,570 | $22 | +0.1% | 270 |
| 25 | Michigan | $44,760 | $44,090 | $22 | -1.9% | 130 |
| 26 | Nevada | $44,580 | $42,970 | $21 | -2.3% | 190 |
| 27 | Texas | $43,460 | $40,780 | $21 | -4.8% | 2,080 |
| 28 | Illinois | $43,080 | $39,870 | $21 | -5.6% | 110 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $42,560 | $39,370 | $20 | -6.7% | 90 |
| 30 | California | $42,240 | $38,410 | $20 | -7.4% | 9,120 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $41,750 | $38,960 | $20 | -8.5% | 270 |
| 32 | Florida | $41,080 | $37,580 | $20 | -10% | 1,020 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $40,270 | $37,530 | $19 | -11.8% | 570 |
| 34 | Utah | $39,240 | $36,330 | $19 | -14% | 120 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $37,970 | $35,650 | $18 | -16.8% | 80 |
| 36 | Ohio | $37,420 | $33,420 | $18 | -18% | 210 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $37,400 | $35,580 | $18 | -18.1% | 1,180 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 95 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $101,900 | $72,440 | 40 |
| 2 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $81,700 | $76,750 | 80 |
| 3 | Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $69,960 | $63,160 | 180 |
| 4 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $65,110 | $63,700 | 220 |
| 5 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $62,910 | $62,560 | 100 |
| 6 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $62,730 | $59,560 | 70 |
| 7 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $61,730 | $61,710 | 30 |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,540 | $63,260 | 740 |
| 9 | South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $60,620 | $53,150 | 30 |
| 10 | Greeley, CO | $59,880 | $57,560 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing material moving workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $117,910 | $107,710 | 40 |
| 2 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $117,910 | $107,710 | 40 |
| 3 | Utilities | $96,940 | $93,810 | 140 |
| 4 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $96,940 | $93,830 | 130 |
| 5 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $96,940 | $93,810 | 140 |
| 6 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $94,650 | $91,860 | — |
| 7 | Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $85,190 | $79,020 | — |
| 8 | Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $85,190 | $79,020 | — |
| 9 | Grain and Oilseed Milling | $69,960 | $65,270 | 250 |
| 10 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $67,540 | $68,730 | 220 |
| 11 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $67,540 | $68,730 | 220 |
| 12 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $64,580 | $73,880 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do material moving workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median material moving workers, all other salary in the United States is $41,800 per year (mean $45,640), and about 80% earn between $34,330 and $62,820.
How much do material moving workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $45,640 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays material moving workers, all other the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for material moving workers, all other at $71,680 per year (median $71,640).
What is the job outlook for material moving workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +4.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 3,100 openings per year.