Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $42,330 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.35
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $47,280
Employed locally 2,900
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $34,600
    50th (median)
    $42,330
    75th
    $44,940
    90th
    $47,280

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 63% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 37% 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
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $47,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,030
    Vallejo, CA $45,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,550
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $45,070
    Richmond, VA $44,960

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,480
    Light Truck Drivers $35,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,040
    Bus Drivers, School $39,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Roanoke, VA is $20.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.72 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke 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 Roanoke, VA is 8.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,600.