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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $35,880 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.25
10th percentile $28,660
90th percentile $46,590
Employed locally 2,250
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,660
    25th
    $30,430
    50th (median)
    $35,880
    75th
    $43,770
    90th
    $46,590

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 49% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 51% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,760
    Light Truck Drivers$39,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,310
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29,870
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Pensacola, FL is $17.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.53 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola 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 Pensacola, FL is 7.9% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $28,660 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,430.