Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Ohio
Median annual wage in Ohio: $39,460 -1.9% vs national
Ohio vs United States
| Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $39,460 | $40,240 |
| Median hourly | $18.97 | $19.35 |
| Employment | 108,830 | 2,950,280 |
| Location quotient | 1.03 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Ohio) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Reading the data
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $30,650, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $50,760 — a 1.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand salary in Ohio?
The median annual wage in Ohio is $39,460 ($18.97 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Ohio compare to the national average for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand?
The Ohio median of $39,460 is 1.9% lower than the U.S. median of $40,240.
How many laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand work in Ohio?
Approximately 108,830 are employed in Ohio, per BLS OES.