U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAll material moving workers not listed separately.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28,040 | 4.7 % | $18.02 | $37,480 | 3.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.79 | $11.00 | $16.35 | $23.00 | $31.57 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $18,290 | $22,890 | $34,010 | $47,850 | $65,680 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | 5,490 | 6.20 | $24.21 | $50,350 |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 2,130 | 0.52 | $12.80 | $26,620 |
| Employment Services | 1,970 | 0.07 | $15.81 | $32,890 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 1,590 | 0.03 | $16.71 | $34,760 |
| Warehousing and Storage | 1,110 | 0.17 | $17.63 | $36,660 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | 5,490 | 6.20 | $24.21 | $50,350 |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 2,130 | 0.52 | $12.80 | $26,620 |
| Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | 170 | 0.50 | $17.24 | $35,860 |
| Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | 260 | 0.26 | $12.95 | $26,940 |
| Rail Transportation | 540 | 0.24 | $22.92 | $47,670 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 270 | 0.07 | $24.26 | $50,460 |
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | 5,490 | 6.20 | $24.21 | $50,350 |
| Postal Service | 120 | 0.02 | $23.68 | $49,250 |
| Rail Transportation | 540 | 0.24 | $22.92 | $47,670 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | (8) | (8) | $22.84 | $47,510 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3,640 | 0.26 | 1.18 | $26.14 | $54,380 |
| Texas | 2,080 | 0.21 | 0.93 | $16.64 | $34,620 |
| Florida | 2,040 | 0.29 | 1.31 | $16.14 | $33,570 |
| New York | 1,250 | 0.15 | 0.68 | $20.32 | $42,260 |
| Washington | 1,240 | 0.46 | 2.09 | $22.78 | $47,390 |
