Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $34,190 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.44
10th percentile $23,000
90th percentile $44,530
Employed locally 850
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,000
    25th
    $28,970
    50th (median)
    $34,190
    75th
    $41,570
    90th
    $44,530

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 51% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,800
    Kenosha, WI $48,480
    Topeka, KS $48,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,220
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,660
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $47,350

    Nearby metros — Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tyler, TX $41,590
    Midland, TX $38,750
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,600
    Odessa, TX $37,530
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,290

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,680
    Light Truck Drivers $37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,090
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,180
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Abilene, TX is $16.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.69 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salaries?

    The median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary in Abilene, TX is 12.2% below the national median of $38,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Abilene?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $23,000 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,970.