Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $43,870 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.09
10th percentile $34,160
90th percentile $52,350
Employed locally 2,890
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,160
    25th
    $37,180
    50th (median)
    $43,870
    75th
    $52,350
    90th
    $52,350

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 62% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 38% 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
    Minnesota $45,440
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,380
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $44,870
    Minot, ND $43,880
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $42,300

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$32,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,640
    Light Truck Drivers$43,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,610
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,090
    Driver/Sales Workers$43,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Kalamazoo, MI is $21.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.79 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo, MI is 12.7% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $34,160 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,180.