How much does a material moving worker make in Baltimore?
$55,640a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $26.75 an hour or $4,637 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.75
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,320Median: $55,640Highest 10%: $63,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,320 | $20.35 | |
| 25th | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $55,640 | $26.75 | |
| 75th | $63,100 | $30.34 | |
| 90th | $63,620 | $30.59 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| Washington, DC | $52,170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $44,100 |
| Salisbury, MD | $38,280 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $129,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $103,500 |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $99,840 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $87,950 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $84,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $75,460 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,460 |
| Traffic Technician | $58,820 |
| Bus Driver | $57,850 |
| Bus Driver | $57,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $26.75 ($55,640 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $55,640 against $41,800 nationally, 33% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $51,190, so Baltimore pays 9% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for material moving worker pay?
7 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,620 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.