Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $39,290 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.89
10th percentile $34,720
90th percentile $57,660
Employed locally 1,980
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,720
    25th
    $36,440
    50th (median)
    $39,290
    75th
    $47,190
    90th
    $57,660

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 46% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 54% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,660
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,580
    Washington $45,850
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $45,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,550
    Bellingham, WA $44,970

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,010
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,020
    Light Truck Drivers$45,930
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Kennewick, WA is $18.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick 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 Kennewick, WA is 0.9% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $34,720 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,440.