How much does a material moving worker make in St. Louis?
$41,910a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $20.15 an hour or $3,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.15
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,860Median: $41,910Highest 10%: $60,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| 25th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| Median | $41,910 | $20.15 | |
| 75th | $57,810 | $27.79 | |
| 90th | $60,810 | $29.24 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $20.15 ($41,910 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $41,910 against $41,800 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $38,570, so St. Louis pays 9% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for material moving worker pay?
31 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,810 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.