How much does a material moving worker make in New Jersey?
$64,870a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in New Jersey. That is $31.19 an hour or $5,406 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.19
- Vs. national median
- +55%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,070Median: $64,870Highest 10%: $83,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $51,670 | $24.84 | |
| Median | $64,870 | $31.19 | |
| 75th | $83,420 | $40.11 | |
| 90th | $83,520 | $40.15 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $61,540 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $44,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for material moving workers.
| 1. Washington | $71,640 |
| 2. New Jersey | $64,870 |
| 3. Colorado | $61,240 |
| 4. New York | $60,960 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $57,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $31.19 ($64,870 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $64,870 against $41,800 nationally, 55% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for material moving worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 37 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays material moving workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $61,540 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.