Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $34,330 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.51
10th percentile $26,350
90th percentile $48,010
Employed locally 2,690
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,350
    25th
    $29,480
    50th (median)
    $34,330
    75th
    $38,090
    90th
    $48,010

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,260
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,910
    Light Truck Drivers $39,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,520
    Bus Drivers, School $42,880
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Corpus Christi, TX is $16.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.11 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi, TX is 11.8% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $26,350 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,480.