Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $40,470 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.46
10th percentile $31,300
90th percentile $51,780
Employed locally 2,700
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,300
    25th
    $34,920
    50th (median)
    $40,470
    75th
    $48,700
    90th
    $51,780

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 53% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 47% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,700
    District of Columbia $45,140
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $45,070
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,730
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $44,530
    Dubuque, IA $44,170

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,500
    Light Truck Drivers $45,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,770
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Cedar Rapids, IA is $19.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.45 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids, IA is 3.9% above 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $31,300 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,920.