Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $34,480 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.58
10th percentile $26,850
90th percentile $50,520
Employed locally 970
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,850
    25th
    $29,410
    50th (median)
    $34,480
    75th
    $43,260
    90th
    $50,520

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 63% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 37% 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
    Tyler, TX $41,590
    Midland, TX $38,750
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,600
    Odessa, TX $37,530
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,290

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,320
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,880
    Light Truck Drivers$38,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,660
    Bus Drivers, School$31,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Texarkana, TX-AR is $16.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.50 or more per hour.

    Is Texarkana 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 Texarkana, TX-AR is 11.5% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $26,850 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,410.