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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $34,570 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.62
10th percentile $29,510
90th percentile $44,310
Employed locally 2,730
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,510
    25th
    $33,260
    50th (median)
    $34,570
    75th
    $38,180
    90th
    $44,310

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 59% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 41% 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 Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,770
    Light Truck Drivers $45,700
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,250
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Ocala, FL is $16.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.94 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala 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 Ocala, FL is 11.2% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $29,510 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,260.