Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $37,600 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $28,940
90th percentile $54,280
Employed locally 52,970
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,940
    25th
    $32,050
    50th (median)
    $37,600
    75th
    $45,010
    90th
    $54,280

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 47% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 53% 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
    Odessa, TX $37,530
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,290
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $36,640

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Houston, TX is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.13 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 3.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $28,940 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,050.