How much does a material moving worker make in Charlotte?
$35,520a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $17.08 an hour or $2,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.08
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,230Median: $35,520Highest 10%: $44,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,230 | $16.94 | |
| 25th | $35,230 | $16.94 | |
| Median | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 75th | $39,370 | $18.93 | |
| 90th | $44,900 | $21.59 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,730 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $151,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $144,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $85,650 |
| Captain | $76,340 |
| Flight Attendant | $64,890 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,470 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $63,300 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $56,120 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $49,470 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $46,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $17.08 ($35,520 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $35,520 against $41,800 nationally, 15% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $38,960, so Charlotte pays 9% less.
Where does Charlotte rank for material moving worker pay?
62 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,900 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.