Material Mover Salary in Washington, DC
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The median material mover in the Washington area earns $42,590 a year ($20.48 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($40,240). Half of the 28,510 material movers there earn between $37,490 and $47,430.
Median $42,590
10th: $35,29090th: $55,190
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,290 | $31,270 |
| 25th percentile | $37,490 | $36,090 |
| Median | $42,590 | $40,240 |
| 75th percentile | $47,430 | $46,920 |
| 90th percentile | $55,190 | $55,140 |
| Average | $43,990 | $42,260 |
| Jobs | 28,510 | 2,950,280 |
Washington, DC ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for material mover pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($48,400).
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Check my payMaterial mover pay in other cities
- 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
- Riverside, CA: $46,060
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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.