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Explore Transportation & Material Moving salary data across 51 states. This industry covers 46 occupations with 13,539,400 workers nationally. Average median salary: $58K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $72K | 39 | 277,460 |
| 2 | Alaska | $71K | 29 | 29,200 |
| 3 | Georgia | $70K | 38 | 510,680 |
| 4 | California | $70K | 43 | 1,489,210 |
| 5 | New York | $70K | 43 | 620,030 |
| 6 | Illinois | $69K | 39 | 627,260 |
| 7 | Colorado | $68K | 37 | 210,870 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $68K | 32 | 126,710 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $66K | 29 | 45,690 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $65K | 37 | 227,740 |
| 11 | Idaho | $65K | 28 | 71,560 |
| 12 | Maryland | $64K | 32 | 207,350 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $64K | 37 | 223,020 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $63K | 38 | 439,520 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $63K | 23 | 30,770 |
| 16 | Texas | $63K | 45 | 1,288,380 |
| 17 | Indiana | $62K | 39 | 356,980 |
| 18 | Arizona | $61K | 32 | 270,390 |
| 19 | Oregon | $60K | 37 | 169,710 |
| 20 | Michigan | $60K | 43 | 366,650 |
| 21 | Kansas | $60K | 31 | 134,510 |
| 22 | Florida | $59K | 44 | 806,920 |
| 23 | Iowa | $58K | 34 | 145,400 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $58K | 36 | 225,570 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $58K | 31 | 63,840 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $57K | 42 | 571,840 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $57K | 26 | 41,950 |
| 28 | Ohio | $57K | 41 | 524,360 |
| 29 | Utah | $57K | 36 | 133,850 |
| 30 | Nevada | $57K | 32 | 147,730 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $56K | 38 | 364,210 |
| 32 | Virginia | $56K | 39 | 314,410 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $56K | 36 | 155,060 |
| 34 | Alabama | $55K | 38 | 206,690 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $55K | 39 | 183,010 |
| 36 | Missouri | $55K | 38 | 248,110 |
| 37 | Vermont | $55K | 21 | 20,390 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $54K | 32 | 121,670 |
| 39 | Maine | $54K | 29 | 48,170 |
| 40 | Montana | $54K | 28 | 37,300 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $54K | 34 | 205,440 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $53K | 38 | 439,980 |
| 43 | Delaware | $53K | 23 | 40,820 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $53K | 27 | 24,190 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $52K | 28 | 87,410 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $52K | 18 | 13,400 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $52K | 32 | 133,600 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $51K | 35 | 272,440 |
| 49 | New Hampshire | $51K | 25 | 49,760 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $48K | 35 | 59,340 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $46K | 25 | 39,290 |
About Transportation & Material Moving (SOC 53*)
Transportation & Material Moving occupations are classified under SOC prefix 53 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 46 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 46 distinct Transportation & Material Moving occupations employing 13,539,400 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Transportation & Material Moving occupations is $58,859/year.
Washington has the highest average Transportation & Material Moving salary at $72,432/year.
Transportation & Material Moving jobs are available in 51 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 53.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 53. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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