Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $36,840 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $29,160
90th percentile $46,870
Employed locally 6,150
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,160
    25th
    $33,680
    50th (median)
    $36,840
    75th
    $44,030
    90th
    $46,870

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 58% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 42% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,150
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $38,710
    Jacksonville, FL $37,870
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $37,740
    Punta Gorda, FL $37,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $37,290

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,920
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,450
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,390
    Light Truck Drivers$48,480
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$29,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Lakeland, FL is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.17 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland 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 Lakeland, FL is 5.4% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $29,160 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,680.