Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand is $20.47 an hour ($42,590 a year). About 28,510 people work in this job there.

$20.47Median hourly pay
$37,490–$47,430Middle half of workers, yearly
28,510People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($40,240). It is 7% lower than the District of Columbia median ($45,740).

Pay range for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.96$35,290
25% of workers$18.03$37,490
Half of workers (median)$20.47$42,590
75% of workers$22.80$47,430
90% of workers$26.53$55,190

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$42,59028,510

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 340,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.