How much does a material moving worker make in Memphis?
$36,650a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $17.62 an hour or $3,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.62
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,430Median: $36,650Highest 10%: $51,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,430 | $14.63 | |
| 25th | $35,820 | $17.22 | |
| Median | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 75th | $42,700 | $20.53 | |
| 90th | $51,370 | $24.70 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| Nashville, TN | $37,530 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $122,400 |
| Transportation Inspector | $115,900 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $64,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,070 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,350 |
| Transportation Worker | $56,870 |
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $56,620 |
| Tank Car | $55,730 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $54,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $53,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $17.62 ($36,650 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $36,650 against $41,800 nationally, 12% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $37,530, so Memphis pays 2% less.
Where does Memphis rank for material moving worker pay?
55 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,370 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.