Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,940
↑ 64.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 64.0% since 2011 ($23,750 → $38,940)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,940
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,940 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $37,660 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $36,110 | +15.6% |
| 2021 | $31,230 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | $31,120 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | $29,510 | +4.4% |
| 2018 | $28,260 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | $27,040 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | $25,980 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | $25,010 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $24,430 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $23,970 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | $23,890 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | $23,750 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.