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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,710
Median Annual Salary
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+4.8% vs 2024
$45,590
Mean Salary
$44,710
Median Salary
$21.50
Hourly Rate
355,500 people work as Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California earn a median salary of $44,710 per year ($3,725/month).
This is 9.1% above the national average of $40,995.
California ranks #8 out of 51 states for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay.
Approximately 355,500 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Critical Thinking
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.88
Mechanical
3.51
Administration and Management
3.49
Public Safety and Security
3.48
Education and Training
3.35
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(74.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California
Salaries for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California range from $36,060 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $57,700 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,890 and $48,950.
Median $44,710
P10: $36,060P25: $37,890P75: $48,950P90: $57,700
10th
$36,060
25th
$37,890
Median
$44,710
75th
$48,950
90th
$57,700
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,060
$17.34
$3,005
25th Percentile
$37,890
$18.22
$3,157
Median (50th)
$44,710
$21.50
$3,725
75th Percentile
$48,950
$23.53
$4,079
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$57,700
$27.74
$4,808
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,590 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
California ranks #8 of 51 states
$40,995
National avg. for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
How much do Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand make in California?
The median annual salary for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California is $44,710 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,590.
What is the salary range for a Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California?
Salaries for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California range from $36,060 at the 10th percentile to $57,700 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,890 and $48,950.
What is the starting salary for a Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California?
Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand positions in California typically start around $36,060 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,890 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 355,500 people are employed as Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in California is approximately $21.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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