Material Moving Workers, All Other pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,830 or more. The middle half of other material moving workers in Philadelphia earn between $40,520 and $51,050.
- $34K10th
- $41K25th
- $44KMedian
- $51K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,420 | $4,202 | $24.24 |
| Median | $44,100 | $3,675 | $21.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,520 | $3,377 | $19.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,050 | $4,254 | $24.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Material Moving Workers, All Other pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other material moving workers in Philadelphia earn 8% more than the Pennsylvania average ($46,790) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($45,640). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $41,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $50,420 | $44,100 | $33,930 | $82,830 | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,790 | $41,690 | $37,750 | $72,120 | 380 |
| United States | $45,640 | $41,800 | $34,330 | $62,820 | 23,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Material Moving Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $50,420, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $41,145 a year, or $3,429 a month and $1,582 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $41,455 | $3,455 |
| Working in PA | $41,145 | $3,429 |
| Working in MD | $40,509 | $3,376 |
| Working in DE | $40,461 | $3,372 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for other material moving workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $50,420 buys what about $49,164 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Material Moving Workers, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$50,420
- Pittsburgh$49,550
All Material Moving Workers, All Other salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for other material moving workers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,750).
- Boston, MA$76,750
- Denver, CO$63,700
- New York, NY$63,260
- Fort Collins, CO$61,710
- Virginia Beach, VA$59,560
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Material Moving Workers, All Other salary in Philadelphia: questions
How much do other material moving workers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$24.24 an hour on average, and $21.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other material moving workers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other material moving workers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $41,145 a year ($3,429 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,420. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other material moving workers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($45,640).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7199; area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.33, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.33).
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