Material Moving Workers, All Other pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for material moving workers, all other is $18.04 an hour ($37,530 a year). About 570 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($41,800). Tennessee ranks 33rd of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for material moving workers, all other in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.65 | $32,540 |
| 25% of workers | $16.86 | $35,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.04 | $37,530 |
| 75% of workers | $20.91 | $43,490 |
| 90% of workers | $24.74 | $51,450 |
Material Moving Workers, All Other pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $37,530 | 220 |
| Memphis | $36,650 | 80 |
| Knoxville | $35,080 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for material moving workers, all other
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,160 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,140 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $42,100 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,980 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $43,270 |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | $38,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $59,410 |
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