Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in North Carolina: $41,000 Average

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Average base salary, North Carolina

$41,000 / year

≈ $3,400 per month · $19.71 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for North Carolina · median $39,500

25th percentile
$36,500Average
$41,00075th percentile
$46,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary by state

Alabama$39,000

Alaska$52,500

Arizona$45,500

Arkansas$38,000

California$47,000

Colorado$47,500

Connecticut$46,000

Delaware$41,000

District of Columbia$51,000

Florida$41,500

Georgia$42,000

Hawaii$49,500

Idaho$42,000

Illinois$44,500

Indiana$43,500

Iowa$45,000

Kansas$43,000

Kentucky$43,500

Louisiana$37,000

Maine$44,500

Maryland$44,500

Massachusetts$47,500

Michigan$42,500

Minnesota$48,500

Mississippi$38,500

Missouri$42,500

Montana$44,000

Nebraska$44,500

Nevada$44,500

New Hampshire$44,000

New Jersey$44,000

New Mexico$40,500

New York$48,000

North Carolina$41,000

North Dakota$47,500

Ohio$42,500

Oklahoma$39,000

Oregon$47,500

Pennsylvania$44,500

Rhode Island$45,000

South Carolina$40,500

South Dakota$42,500

Tennessee$41,500

Texas$41,000

Utah$44,000

Vermont$42,500

Virginia$44,000

Washington$49,500

West Virginia$40,000

Wisconsin$45,500

Wyoming$43,000

About this role

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand is a professional role in the Transportation and Material Moving job family, focused on Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hands do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.

Top skills: Coordination Active Listening Speaking Reading Comprehension Monitoring Time Management

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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary by industry

Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing

983,490 workers

$47,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

506,250 workers

$38,500

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

400,040 workers

$45,000

Wholesale Trade

397,800 workers

$44,500

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

354,030 workers

$39,000

Construction

49,830 workers

$47,500

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

44,980 workers

$43,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

41,450 workers

$45,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand pays 36% below the average across 53 roles in the Transportation and Material Moving job family (family average $69,000).

Similar-paying roles in Transportation and Material Moving

Recycling and Reclamation Workers$44,000

Aircraft Service Attendant$45,000

Driver/Sales Worker$42,000

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41,500

Conveyor Operators and Tenders$46,500

Stockers and Order Fillers$41,000

Material Moving Workers, All Other$47,000

Passenger Attendant$39,000

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38,500

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand make?

The average base salary for a Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in the United States is $44,000 per year, or about $21.15 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $37,500 and $48,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Transportation and Material Moving roles?

The Transportation and Material Moving job family averages $69,000 across 53 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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