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



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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,860
Mean wage		$16.10
Entry wage		$11.84
10th percentile wage		$11.10
50th percentile wage		$15.03
90th percentile wage		$23.59

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	3,040	62.6%
Professional and Business Services	990	20.4%
Manufacturing	330	6.8%
Leisure and Hospitality	260	5.4%
Education and Health Services	60	1.3%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality	260	$21.02
Manufacturing	330	$17.08
Construction	60	$16.70
Other Services	20	$15.81
Public Administration	40	$15.54

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

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


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$15.03		$17.63		-$2.60
2017	$14.80	+1.6%	$17.36	+1.6%	-$2.55
2016	$14.29	+3.5%	$16.77	+3.5%	-$2.47
2015	$13.81	+3.5%	$16.20	+3.5%	-$2.38
2014	$13.49	+2.4%	$15.82	+2.4%	-$2.33
2013	$13.19	+2.3%	$15.47	+2.3%	-$2.28
2012	$12.98	+1.6%	$15.22	+1.6%	-$2.24
2011	$12.68	+2.4%	$14.87	+2.4%	-$2.19
2010	$12.52	+1.2%	$14.69	+1.2%	-$2.16
2009	$12.29	+1.9%	$14.41	+1.9%	-$2.12
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.03		$21.63		-$6.60
2017	$14.80	+1.6%	$21.40	+1.1%	-$6.60
2016	$14.29	+3.5%	$20.83	+2.8%	-$6.53
2015	$13.81	+3.5%	$20.35	+2.3%	-$6.53
2014	$13.49	+2.4%	$19.93	+2.1%	-$6.43
2013	$13.19	+2.3%	$19.50	+2.2%	-$6.31
2012	$12.98	+1.6%	$19.11	+2.1%	-$6.12
2011	$12.68	+2.4%	$18.78	+1.7%	-$6.10
2010	$12.52	+1.2%	$18.48	+1.6%	-$5.96
2009	$12.29	+1.9%	$18.17	+1.7%	-$5.88

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 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern	$15.49	2,890
Northwest	$15.05	3,540
South Central	$15.03	4,860
North Central	$14.77	8,880

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$14.77	8,880
South Central	$15.03	4,860
Southwest	$14.48	4,630
Northwest	$15.05	3,540


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