Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in California
Also called: Laborers and Material Movers
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California earn a median of $44,710 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 355,500
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,060; the top 10% earn over $57,700. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$58,770 median in California
- Aircraft Service Attendants$46,800 median in California
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$56,120 median in California
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$44,710 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41,090 median in California
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,020 median in California
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in California
How much do laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand make in California?
The median is $44,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,060 and the top 10% earn over $57,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.