Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $41,170 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.79
10th percentile $36,270
90th percentile $55,100
Employed locally 1,160
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,270
    25th
    $38,440
    50th (median)
    $41,170
    75th
    $47,570
    90th
    $55,100

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 38% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 62% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,030

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,860
    Light Truck Drivers $45,250
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Santa Cruz, CA is $19.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.62 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz, CA is 5.7% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $36,270 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,440.