How much does a material moving worker make in Phoenix?
$48,400a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $23.27 an hour or $4,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.27
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,160Median: $48,400Highest 10%: $69,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,160 | $21.71 | |
| 25th | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| Median | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 75th | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| 90th | $69,880 | $33.60 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $228,000 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,200 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $88,420 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $75,810 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,580 |
| Traffic Technician | $65,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,990 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,780 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $23.27 ($48,400 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $48,400 against $41,800 nationally, 16% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $48,260, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for material moving worker pay?
17 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,880 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.