How much does a material moving worker make in Richmond?
$46,020a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $22.13 an hour or $3,835 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.13
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,090Median: $46,020Highest 10%: $54,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,090 | $15.91 | |
| 25th | $39,900 | $19.18 | |
| Median | $46,020 | $22.13 | |
| 75th | $54,900 | $26.39 | |
| 90th | $54,900 | $26.39 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,730 |
| Washington, DC | $52,170 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $130,100 |
| Commercial Pilot | $119,700 |
| Transportation Inspector | $68,610 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $61,180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $60,060 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,190 |
| Bus Driver | $50,270 |
| Bus Driver | $49,370 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $49,150 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $46,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $22.13 ($46,020 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $46,020 against $41,800 nationally, 10% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $49,770, so Richmond pays 8% less.
Where does Richmond rank for material moving worker pay?
21 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,900 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.