How much does a material moving worker make in California?
$38,410a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in California. That is $18.47 an hour or $3,201 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.47
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 9,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,740Median: $38,410Highest 10%: $50,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $36,460 | $17.53 | |
| Median | $38,410 | $18.47 | |
| 75th | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| 90th | $50,270 | $24.17 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Merced, CA | $49,670 |
| San Jose, CA | $44,510 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,410 |
| Vallejo, CA | $43,780 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $41,760 |
| Salinas, CA | $40,720 |
| Redding, CA | $39,520 |
| Stockton, CA | $39,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,250 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,070 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,050 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,050 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,910 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,530 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,950 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,810 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,620 |
| San Diego, CA | $36,550 |
| Chico, CA | $36,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $35,960 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $35,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for material moving workers.
| 28. South Carolina | $39,370 |
| 29. North Carolina | $38,960 |
| 30. Missouri | $38,570 |
| 31. California | $38,410 |
| 32. Florida | $37,580 |
| 33. Tennessee | $37,530 |
| 34. Utah | $36,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.47 ($38,410 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in California than the national average?
No: $38,410 against $41,800 nationally, 8% less.
Where does California rank for material moving worker pay?
California ranks 31 of 37 states.
Which city in California pays material moving workers the most?
Merced, CA, with a median of $49,670 a year.
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.