Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $37,250 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $47,490
Employed locally 890
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $37,250
    75th
    $42,250
    90th
    $47,490

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 66% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,220
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $47,270
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $46,800
    Modesto, CA $46,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $46,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,030

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,580
    Light Truck Drivers $39,280
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in El Centro, CA is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro 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 El Centro, CA is 4.3% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.