Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Laborers and Material Movers
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Kentucky earn a median of $42,770 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 57,930
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,890; the top 10% earn over $49,750. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$56,410 median in Kentucky
- Aircraft Service Attendants$38,850 median in Kentucky
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47,640 median in Kentucky
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$42,770 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,320 median in Kentucky
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,450 median in Kentucky
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Kentucky
How much do laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand make in Kentucky?
The median is $42,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,890 and the top 10% earn over $49,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.