Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $34,810 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.74
10th percentile $28,040
90th percentile $44,470
Employed locally 1,510
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,040
    25th
    $30,330
    50th (median)
    $34,810
    75th
    $38,160
    90th
    $44,470

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 55% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 45% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,150
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $38,710
    Jacksonville, FL $37,870
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $37,740
    Punta Gorda, FL $37,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $37,290

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,400
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$45,780
    Light Truck Drivers$37,770
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,320
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$26,130
    Bus Drivers, School$39,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Tallahassee, FL is $16.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.89 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL is 10.6% below 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $28,040 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,330.