How much does a material moving worker make in Denver?
$65,110a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $31.30 an hour or $5,426 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.30
- Vs. national median
- +56%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,360Median: $65,110Highest 10%: $76,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,360 | $21.33 | |
| 25th | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| Median | $65,110 | $31.30 | |
| 75th | $74,350 | $35.75 | |
| 90th | $76,860 | $36.95 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| Greeley, CO | $59,880 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $132,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $121,400 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $79,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,250 |
| Bus Driver | $66,590 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,900 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,190 |
| Bus Driver | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $31.30 ($65,110 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $65,110 against $41,800 nationally, 56% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $61,240, so Denver pays 6% more.
Where does Denver rank for material moving worker pay?
2 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,860 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.