Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $39,120 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $30,720
90th percentile $47,380
Employed locally 490
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,720
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $39,120
    75th
    $44,710
    90th
    $47,380

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 52% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 48% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,800
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $47,270
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,740
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $46,280
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $46,250
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $45,670

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,670
    Light Truck Drivers$42,400
    Driver/Sales Workers$36,790
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$46,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Santa Fe, NM is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.28 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe 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 Fe, NM is 0.5% 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 Fe?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $30,720 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.