SC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 53-7062

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual Salary $37,190 -4% below national average (national: $38,940)
$38,250Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
54,530Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$37,190
$29,280
10th pct.
$47,680
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$29,280$14.08
25th percentile$33,760$16.23
50th percentile (median)$37,190$17.88
75th percentile$41,810$20.10
90th percentile (top earners)$47,680$22.92
Mean (average)$38,250$18.39

How South Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. South Carolina
South Carolina (current) $37,190
Washington $45,850 +23%
Alaska $45,720 +23%
Minnesota $45,440 +22%
Colorado $45,210 +22%
District of Columbia $45,140 +21%
Massachusetts $45,070 +21%
North Dakota $44,630 +20%
Hawaii $44,050 +18%

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Related Occupations in South Carolina

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $37,380 2,600
Food Processing Workers, All Other $37,390 410
Office Clerks, General $36,980 45,700
Social and Human Service Assistants $37,430 3,880
Orderlies $37,440 1,940
Tutors $36,860 1,380

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary in South Carolina?

The mean laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand salary in South Carolina is $38,250 per year. The median (middle) salary is $37,190 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in South Carolina?

Entry-level laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hands (10th percentile) in South Carolina typically earn around $29,280 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $33,760 per year.

What is the highest Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary in South Carolina?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in South Carolina make approximately $47,680 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $41,810 per year.

How does the South Carolina Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary compare to the national average?

The median laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand salary in South Carolina is $37,190, which is -4% below national average of $38,940.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes