Material Moving Workers, All Other pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,490 or more. The middle half of other material moving workers in Boston earn between $61,330 and $100,470.
- $47K10th
- $61K25th
- $82KMedian
- $100K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,750 | $6,396 | $36.90 |
| Median | $81,700 | $6,808 | $39.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,330 | $5,111 | $29.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,470 | $8,372 | $48.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Material Moving Workers, All Other pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Other material moving workers in Boston earn 68% more than the U.S. average ($45,640). At the median the gap is +95% against the U.S. median of $41,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $76,750 | $81,700 | $46,970 | $100,490 | 80 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $76,750, a single filer in Boston takes home about $59,306 a year, or $4,942 a month and $2,281 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $62,824 | $5,235 |
| Working in MA | $59,306 | $4,942 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for other material moving workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $76,750 buys what about $70,890 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 9.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Material Moving Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$63,260
- Philadelphia, PA$50,420
- Baltimore, MD$55,010
- Salisbury, MD$39,310
- Washington, DC$52,950
- Pittsburgh, PA$49,550
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 Boston: questions
How much do other material moving workers make an hour in Boston?
$36.90 an hour on average, and $39.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other material moving workers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other material moving workers take-home pay in Boston?
About $59,306 a year ($4,942 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,750. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do other material moving workers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 68% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.19, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.19).
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