How much does a material moving worker make in New York?
$61,540a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $29.59 an hour or $5,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.59
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,620Median: $61,540Highest 10%: $83,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,620 | $19.05 | |
| 25th | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| Median | $61,540 | $29.59 | |
| 75th | $76,920 | $36.98 | |
| 90th | $83,520 | $40.15 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $335,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Flight Attendant | $127,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,800 |
| Railroad Brake | $111,100 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $90,140 |
| Traffic Technician | $81,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $29.59 ($61,540 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,540 against $41,800 nationally, 47% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,960, so New York pays 1% more.
Where does New York rank for material moving worker pay?
5 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,520 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.