Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Illinois
Also called: Laborers and Material Movers
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Illinois earn a median of $40,550 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 195,390
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,780; the top 10% earn over $55,840. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
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- Aircraft Service Attendants$39,070 median in Illinois
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$61,330 median in Illinois
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$40,550 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,810 median in Illinois
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,150 median in Illinois
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Illinois
How much do laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand make in Illinois?
The median is $40,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,780 and the top 10% earn over $55,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.