Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Laborers and Material Movers
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Pennsylvania earn a median of $42,480 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 131,050
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,240; the top 10% earn over $56,280. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$55,470 median in Pennsylvania
- Aircraft Service Attendants$38,830 median in Pennsylvania
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47,860 median in Pennsylvania
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$42,480 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,520 median in Pennsylvania
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,480 median in Pennsylvania
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Pennsylvania
How much do laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $42,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,240 and the top 10% earn over $56,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.