Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $38,800 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $31,300
90th percentile $51,110
Employed locally 2,820
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,300
    25th
    $35,220
    50th (median)
    $38,800
    75th
    $45,580
    90th
    $51,110

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 55% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 45% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,580
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $45,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,550
    Decatur, IL $44,970
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,600
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $44,420

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,220
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,280
    Light Truck Drivers $41,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $50,940
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,820
    Bus Drivers, School $48,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Peoria, IL is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.93 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria 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 Peoria, IL is 0.4% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $31,300 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,220.