Material Moving Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for material moving workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $41,810 ≈ $20/hr
National median salary $39,000
Total employment 7,823,240 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do material moving workers make in the U.S.?
The median material moving workers salary in the United States is $39,000 per year (mean $41,810), and about 80% earn between $30,520 and $56,400.
How much do material moving workers make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $41,810 and 2,080 work hours per year.