How much does a material moving worker make in Washington?
$52,170a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $25.08 an hour or $4,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.08
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $52,170Highest 10%: $66,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $42,280 | $20.33 | |
| Median | $52,170 | $25.08 | |
| 75th | $62,240 | $29.92 | |
| 90th | $66,710 | $32.07 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $25.08 ($52,170 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $52,170 against $41,800 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Washington rank for material moving worker pay?
9 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,710 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.