Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $40,530 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.49
10th percentile $31,990
90th percentile $47,420
Employed locally 1,300
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,990
    25th
    $35,320
    50th (median)
    $40,530
    75th
    $45,000
    90th
    $47,420

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 59% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 41% 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
    Syracuse, NY $46,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,030
    Albany, OR $45,310
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,990
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $41,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $41,270

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,090
    Light Truck Drivers$39,360
    Bus Drivers, School$48,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Utica, NY is $19.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.06 or more per hour.

    Is Utica 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 Utica, NY is 4.1% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $31,990 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,320.