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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $36,640 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.62
10th percentile $27,750
90th percentile $48,840
Employed locally 2,460
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,750
    25th
    $30,450
    50th (median)
    $36,640
    75th
    $44,790
    90th
    $48,840

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 56% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 44% 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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,950
    Light Truck Drivers $39,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,400
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $28,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Beaumont, TX is $17.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.88 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont 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 Beaumont, TX is 5.9% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $27,750 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,450.