Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $43,160 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.75
10th percentile $32,830
90th percentile $55,750
Employed locally 830
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,830
    25th
    $37,590
    50th (median)
    $43,160
    75th
    $47,710
    90th
    $55,750

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,300
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $45,330
    Rochester, MN $44,840
    Fargo, ND-MN $44,040
    St. Cloud, MN $43,580
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $41,620

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,440
    Light Truck Drivers $44,210
    Bus Drivers, School $46,760
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,770
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $38,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Mankato, MN is $20.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.47 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato 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 Mankato, MN is 10.8% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $32,830 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,590.