Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand is $20.91 an hour ($43,490 a year). About 30,890 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($40,240). Iowa ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.77 | $32,790 |
| 25% of workers | $17.99 | $37,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.91 | $43,490 |
| 75% of workers | $23.27 | $48,390 |
| 90% of workers | $25.78 | $53,620 |
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $47,440 | 2,920 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $46,370 | 7,000 |
| Dubuque | $45,960 | 980 |
| Cedar Rapids | $43,300 | 2,730 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $42,980 | 4,370 |
| Sioux City | $42,790 | 1,660 |
| Ames | $40,280 | 650 |
| Iowa City | $38,060 | 830 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,640 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,590 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,920 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $37,470 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $49,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $67,600 |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | $56,900 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $45,250 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: 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.