Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $38,190 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.36
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $49,990
Employed locally 1,620
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $35,630
    50th (median)
    $38,190
    75th
    $45,150
    90th
    $49,990

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 56% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 44% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,660
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,580
    Washington $45,850
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $45,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,550
    Bellingham, WA $44,970

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,710
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,560
    Light Truck Drivers$45,550
    Bus Drivers, School$52,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Yakima, WA is $18.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.49 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima 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 Yakima, WA is 1.9% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,630.