Material Mover Salary in Kansas City, MO
Updated
The median material mover in the Kansas City area earns $41,700 a year ($20.05 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($40,240) and 7% above the Missouri median ($39,080). Half of the 19,070 material movers there earn between $36,370 and $46,140.
| Annual pay | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,350 | $30,380 | $31,270 |
| 25th percentile | $36,370 | $35,080 | $36,090 |
| Median | $41,700 | $39,080 | $40,240 |
| 75th percentile | $46,140 | $45,730 | $46,920 |
| 90th percentile | $51,600 | $52,520 | $55,140 |
| Average | $42,100 | $41,190 | $42,260 |
| Jobs | 19,070 | 43,050 | 2,950,280 |
Kansas City, MO ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for material mover pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($48,400).
Paid less than $41,700? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payMaterial mover pay in other cities
- St. Louis, MO: $41,780
- San Francisco, CA: $48,400
- Seattle, WA: $47,740
- Minneapolis, MN: $47,320
- San Jose, CA: $47,060
- Louisville, KY: $46,830
- Denver, CO: $46,290
- Portland, OR: $46,100
- All cities
Similar jobs in Kansas City, MO
- Stocker: $36,850
- Forklift Operator: $47,350
- Truck Driver: $60,170
- Delivery Driver: $45,290
- School Bus Driver: $48,110
- All jobs in Kansas City, MO
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.