Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand is $18.79 an hour ($39,080 a year). About 43,050 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($40,240). Missouri ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.61 | $30,380 |
| 25% of workers | $16.87 | $35,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.79 | $39,080 |
| 75% of workers | $21.99 | $45,730 |
| 90% of workers | $25.25 | $52,520 |
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $44,100 | 1,300 |
| St. Louis | $41,780 | 21,340 |
| Kansas City | $41,700 | 19,070 |
| Joplin | $39,400 | 1,720 |
| Springfield | $38,360 | 3,080 |
| Columbia | $38,070 | 1,250 |
| Cape Girardeau | $36,430 | 600 |
| Jefferson City | $36,400 | 1,040 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,710 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,190 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,670 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $37,670 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $50,010 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $46,580 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $58,450 |
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