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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $46,030 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $62,940
Employed locally 13,070
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $43,120
    50th (median)
    $46,030
    75th
    $54,390
    90th
    $62,940

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 29% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 71% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,220
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $47,270
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $46,800
    Modesto, CA $46,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $46,060
    Vallejo, CA $45,910

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,910
    Light Truck Drivers $50,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,280
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $43,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in San Jose, CA is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.76 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 18.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,120.