Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Chambersburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chambersburg, PA

Median annual salary $43,230 +11% vs national
Median hourly $20.78
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $52,250
Employed locally 2,890
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $37,860
    50th (median)
    $43,230
    75th
    $52,250
    90th
    $52,250

    Chambersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 58% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 42% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,300
    Napa, CA $45,640
    Lebanon, PA $42,560
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,300
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $42,060
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $41,860

    Related occupations in Chambersburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,990
    Light Truck Drivers $37,260
    Bus Drivers, School $37,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Chambersburg, PA is $20.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.89 or more per hour.

    Is Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg, PA is 11% 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 Chambersburg?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Chambersburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,860.