How much does a material moving worker make in Kentucky?
$57,550a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in Kentucky. That is $27.67 an hour or $4,796 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.67
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,780Median: $57,550Highest 10%: $75,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| 25th | $52,170 | $25.08 | |
| Median | $57,550 | $27.67 | |
| 75th | $67,210 | $32.31 | |
| 90th | $75,340 | $36.22 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $38,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for material moving workers.
| 4. New York | $60,960 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $57,720 |
| 6. Montana | $57,620 |
| 7. Kentucky | $57,550 |
| 8. Minnesota | $53,160 |
| 9. Alabama | $52,710 |
| 10. Maine | $51,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $27.67 ($57,550 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $57,550 against $41,800 nationally, 38% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for material moving worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 7 of 37 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays material moving workers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $38,660 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.