How much does a material moving worker make in Atlanta?
$50,160a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $24.12 an hour or $4,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.12
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,370Median: $50,160Highest 10%: $58,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,370 | $17.49 | |
| 25th | $36,370 | $17.49 | |
| Median | $50,160 | $24.12 | |
| 75th | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| 90th | $58,290 | $28.02 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $24.12 ($50,160 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $50,160 against $41,800 nationally, 20% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $50,160, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for material moving worker pay?
14 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,290 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.