How much does a material moving worker make in Salt Lake City?
$38,780a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $18.64 an hour or $3,232 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.64
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,220Median: $38,780Highest 10%: $51,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,220 | $14.53 | |
| 25th | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| Median | $38,780 | $18.64 | |
| 75th | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| 90th | $51,940 | $24.97 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $174,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $99,720 |
| Transportation Inspector | $87,840 |
| Flight Attendant | $82,730 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $79,970 |
| Pump Operator | $67,550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $66,140 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $63,100 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $62,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $18.64 ($38,780 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
No: $38,780 against $41,800 nationally, 7% less.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $36,330, so Salt Lake City pays 7% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for material moving worker pay?
42 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,940 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.