Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $37,700 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.13
10th percentile $33,340
90th percentile $45,720
Employed locally 1,620
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,340
    25th
    $36,070
    50th (median)
    $37,700
    75th
    $41,620
    90th
    $45,720

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 60% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 40% 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
    Syracuse, NY $46,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,030
    Albany, OR $45,310
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,990
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $41,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $41,270

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,250
    Light Truck Drivers$39,570
    Bus Drivers, School$47,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55,410
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Binghamton, NY is $18.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.10 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton 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 Binghamton, NY is 3.2% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $33,340 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,070.