Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand is $20.11 an hour ($41,830 a year). About 18,830 people work in this job there.

$20.11Median hourly pay
$36,820–$47,800Middle half of workers, yearly
18,830People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($40,240). It is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($42,480).

Pay range for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.39$32,020
25% of workers$17.70$36,820
Half of workers (median)$20.11$41,830
75% of workers$22.98$47,800
90% of workers$27.66$57,520

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chambersburg$47,5403,130
Reading$46,0405,280
Harrisburg-Carlisle$43,64011,760
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$43,46051,100
York-Hanover$43,3807,360
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$42,9009,630
Lancaster$42,4405,730
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$42,38014,840
Pittsburgh (this page)$41,83018,830
Lebanon$38,7501,790
Williamsport$38,570940
Gettysburg$38,390790
Johnstown$37,830750
Erie$36,9801,810
Altoona$36,9701,050
State College$36,970470

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)

Related jobs in Pittsburgh (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,510
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,650
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,820
Stockers and Order Fillers$35,900
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32,690
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49,730

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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.