How much does a material moving worker make in Michigan?
$44,090a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in Michigan. That is $21.20 an hour or $3,674 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.20
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,190Median: $44,090Highest 10%: $50,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $41,860 | $20.13 | |
| Median | $44,090 | $21.20 | |
| 75th | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| 90th | $50,370 | $24.22 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $44,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for material moving workers.
| 20. Oklahoma | $47,260 |
| 21. Connecticut | $46,840 |
| 22. Nebraska | $44,510 |
| 23. Michigan | $44,090 |
| 24. Nevada | $42,970 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $41,690 |
| 26. Texas | $40,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $21.20 ($44,090 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $44,090 against $41,800 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Michigan rank for material moving worker pay?
Michigan ranks 23 of 37 states.
Which city in Michigan pays material moving workers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $44,270 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.