Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $36,080 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $28,230
90th percentile $53,750
Employed locally 970
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,230
    25th
    $31,770
    50th (median)
    $36,080
    75th
    $43,490
    90th
    $53,750

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 65% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 35% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,300
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $45,870
    Washington $45,850
    Minnesota $45,440
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,380
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $45,090

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,890
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,090
    Light Truck Drivers$37,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,330
    Driver/Sales Workers$30,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Terre Haute, IN is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.73 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute, IN is 7.3% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $28,230 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,770.