📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Laborers and Freight Stock Material Movers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$38,038
per year
Median
$36,718
per year
Hourly
$18.29
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$27,979
25th Percentile — Junior$33,305
50th Percentile — Median$36,718
75th Percentile — Senior$45,288
90th Percentile — Top Earners$49,014
💡 Top-earning Laborers and Freight Stock Material Moverss in Texas make up to $49,014 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$33.6k
2021
$34.5k
2022
$35.3k
2023
$36.2k
2024
$37.1k
2025
$38.0k
2026
📈 Laborers and Freight Stock Material Movers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Laborers and Freight Stock Material Movers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $36,897 -3.0% Very High
San Antonio $34,234 -10.0% Very High
Dallas $37,658 -1.0% Very High
Austin $41,081 +8.0% Very High
Fort Worth $36,516 -4.0% Very High
El Paso $31,191 -18.0% Very High
Arlington $36,897 -3.0% Very High
Corpus Christi $33,093 -13.0% Very High
Plano $38,799 +2.0% Very High
Laredo $30,430 -20.0% Very High
Lubbock $31,191 -18.0% Very High
Garland $36,136 -5.0% Very High
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Laborers and Freight Stock Material Movers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Laborers and Freight Stock Material Moverss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $38,038 per year, Texas's Laborers and Freight Stock Material Movers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $27,979–$33,305, while experienced Laborers and Freight Stock Material Moverss can command $45,288–$49,014.

Looking ahead, the Laborers and Freight Stock Material Movers profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Laborers and Freight Stock Material Movers salary in Texas is $38,038 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $40,040.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Laborers and Freight Stock Material Moverss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Laborers and Freight Stock Material Movers employment.
  • At $38,038/year, Texas Laborers and Freight Stock Material Movers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $40,040/year.