Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand is $22.21 an hour ($46,190 a year). About 49,450 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($40,240). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.96 | $37,350 |
| 25% of workers | $19.38 | $40,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.21 | $46,190 |
| 75% of workers | $24.63 | $51,230 |
| 90% of workers | $28.98 | $60,280 |
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $47,740 | 29,490 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $46,370 | 980 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $45,960 | 800 |
| Bellingham | $45,570 | 1,120 |
| Walla Walla | $44,920 | 290 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $44,760 | 1,990 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $44,510 | 4,050 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $44,380 | 1,840 |
| Longview-Kelso | $40,510 | 900 |
| Yakima | $39,710 | 1,390 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $37,610 | 750 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
- 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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $44,620 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $49,910 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $39,220 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $40,070 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $74,620 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $45,600 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $101,110 |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | $43,480 |
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