Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (53-7062) in Eastern Workforce Development Area



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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,960
Mean wage		$16.89
Entry wage		$12.41
10th percentile wage		$11.75
50th percentile wage		$16.27
90th percentile wage		$23.78

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	1,800	60.9%
Manufacturing	560	18.8%
Professional and Business Services	360	12.2%
Public Administration	70	2.3%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	70	$19.75
Manufacturing	560	$19.72
Construction		$18.04
Leisure and Hospitality		$16.37

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (53-7062)

Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified. Excludes Construction Laborers (47-2061) and Helpers, Construction Trades (47-3011 through 47-3019). Excludes Material Moving Workers (53-7011 through 53-7199) who use power equipment.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$16.27		$16.91		-$0.64
2019	$15.32	+6.2%	$15.93	+6.2%	-$0.60
2018	$14.78	+3.7%	$15.36	+3.7%	-$0.58
2017	$14.28	+3.5%	$14.84	+3.5%	-$0.56
2016	$13.80	+3.5%	$14.34	+3.5%	-$0.54
2015	$13.47	+2.4%	$14.00	+2.4%	-$0.52
2014	$13.17	+2.3%	$13.69	+2.3%	-$0.51
2013	$12.96	+1.6%	$13.47	+1.6%	-$0.50
2012	$12.66	+2.4%	$13.16	+2.4%	-$0.49
2011	$12.50	+1.2%	$13.00	+1.2%	-$0.49
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.27		$23.16		-$6.89
2019	$15.32	+6.2%	$22.22	+4.2%	-$6.89
2018	$14.78	+3.7%	$21.54	+3.1%	-$6.76
2017	$14.28	+3.5%	$20.97	+2.8%	-$6.69
2016	$13.80	+3.5%	$20.49	+2.3%	-$6.69
2015	$13.47	+2.4%	$20.06	+2.1%	-$6.58
2014	$13.17	+2.3%	$19.63	+2.2%	-$6.45
2013	$12.96	+1.6%	$19.23	+2.1%	-$6.27
2012	$12.66	+2.4%	$18.90	+1.7%	-$6.24
2011	$12.50	+1.2%	$18.61	+1.6%	-$6.10

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern	$16.27	2,960
Northwest	$15.55	3,850
Southwest	$15.27	4,060
South Central	$15.20	5,820

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$14.94	10,720
South Central	$15.20	5,820
Southwest	$15.27	4,060
Northwest	$15.55	3,850


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