How much does a material moving worker make in Detroit?
$44,270a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $21.28 an hour or $3,689 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.28
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,900Median: $44,270Highest 10%: $48,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,900 | $20.14 | |
| 25th | $44,090 | $21.20 | |
| Median | $44,270 | $21.28 | |
| 75th | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| 90th | $48,950 | $23.53 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $428,600 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $178,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $133,200 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $69,560 |
| Flight Attendant | $62,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,670 |
| Tank Car | $60,440 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $59,740 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,120 |
| Transportation Inspector | $52,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $21.28 ($44,270 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $44,270 against $41,800 nationally, 6% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $44,090, so Detroit pays 0% more.
Where does Detroit rank for material moving worker pay?
25 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,950 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.