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

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

Median annual salary $34,680 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.67
10th percentile $26,250
90th percentile $45,590
Employed locally 1,810
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,250
    25th
    $27,230
    50th (median)
    $34,680
    75th
    $40,590
    90th
    $45,590

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 52% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 48% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,740
    Light Truck Drivers $37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $54,390
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,010
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Amarillo, TX is $16.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.69 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX is 10.9% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $26,250 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,230.