How much does a material moving worker make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $21.20 an hour or $3,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.20
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,930 | $16.31 | |
| 25th | $40,520 | $19.48 | |
| Median | $44,100 | $21.20 | |
| 75th | $51,050 | $24.54 | |
| 90th | $82,830 | $39.82 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,900 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $198,600 |
| Airline Pilot | $180,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $158,700 |
| Captain | $103,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $81,950 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $80,820 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,010 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,820 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $61,630 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $59,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $21.20 ($44,100 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $44,100 against $41,800 nationally, 6% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $41,690, so Philadelphia pays 6% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for material moving worker pay?
26 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,830 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.