Material Moving Workers, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$41,690
↑ 18.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Material Moving Workers, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Material Moving Workers, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 18.6% since 2011 ($35,160 → $41,690)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $41,690
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -19%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,690 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $40,310 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $38,800 | +7.3% |
| 2021 | $36,150 | +10.0% |
| 2020 | $32,850 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | $31,770 | +8.0% |
| 2018 | $29,410 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | $29,610 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | $28,370 | -6.6% |
| 2015 | $30,360 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | $30,830 | -10.9% |
| 2013 | $34,620 | -7.2% |
| 2012 | $37,320 | +6.1% |
| 2011 | $35,160 | — |
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.