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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

National Avg Annual Salary

$41,420

National Avg Hourly Wage

$19.91

National Total Employment

2,982,530

Top Metro Avg Salary

$51,280

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Highest Paying State

Alaska leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $54,280.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 382,740 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Anchorage, AK shows an average annual salary of $51,280.

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Largest Metro Market

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has a broad labor footprint with 146,710 jobs.

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Top States for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Alaska AK $54,280 3,680 Open
District of Columbia DC $49,910 1,210 Open
Hawaii HI $47,990 9,150 Open
Washington WA $47,280 50,310 Open
New York NY $46,340 95,990 Open
Massachusetts MA $46,190 35,620 Open
Colorado CO $45,960 31,580 Open
Minnesota MN $45,760 56,030 Open
Oregon OR $44,870 26,520 Open
North Dakota ND $44,830 10,140 Open

Top Metro Areas for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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