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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $44,660 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $32,040
90th percentile $57,980
Employed locally 2,150
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,040
    25th
    $37,620
    50th (median)
    $44,660
    75th
    $49,350
    90th
    $57,980

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 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
    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
    Kenosha, WI $48,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,300
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $45,330
    Eau Claire, WI $44,220
    Wausau, WI $43,930
    Sheboygan, WI $43,640

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,350
    Light Truck Drivers $48,030
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,910
    Driver/Sales Workers $24,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Oshkosh, WI is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.47 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh, WI is 14.7% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $32,040 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,620.