Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $48,480 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $33,270
90th percentile $58,700
Employed locally 5,100
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,270
    25th
    $41,230
    50th (median)
    $48,480
    75th
    $49,680
    90th
    $58,700

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 61% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 39% 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
    Topeka, KS $48,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,220
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,660
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $47,350
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $47,270

    Nearby metros — Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,300
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $45,330
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $44,660
    Eau Claire, WI $44,220
    Wausau, WI $43,930
    Sheboygan, WI $43,640

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,490
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,240
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $41,120
    Light Truck Drivers $46,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Kenosha, WI is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha 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 Kenosha, WI is 24.5% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $33,270 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,230.