Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $48,220 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.18
10th percentile $39,880
90th percentile $62,110
Employed locally 33,130
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,880
    25th
    $44,150
    50th (median)
    $48,220
    75th
    $55,480
    90th
    $62,110

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 36% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 64% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,660
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $47,350
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $47,270

    Nearby metros — Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $47,270
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $46,800
    Modesto, CA $46,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $46,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,030
    Vallejo, CA $45,910

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,630
    Light Truck Drivers$49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$57,250
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in San Francisco, CA is $23.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA is 23.8% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $39,880 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,150.