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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand PERM Salary

Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.

Certified filings
461
FY 2026 through Q3
Median offered wage
$31,200
Middle half $31,200 to $31,533
Certified rate
99.8%
1 denied
Median, all workers
$40,240
BLS OEWS, May 2025

Top employers

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By work state

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StateCertifiedMedian wage
Nevada199$31,200
Utah147$31,533
Texas78$34,486
Wyoming15$28,000
Florida9$29,806
Louisiana4$21,445
Georgia2Not reported
New Jersey2Not reported
New York2Not reported
Illinois1Not reported
North Carolina1Not reported
Pennsylvania1Not reported

Top work cities

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#CityCertifiedMedian wage
1Las Vegas, NV199$31,200
2Layton, UT141$31,533
3Joshua, TX58$34,486
4San Antonio, TX20$26,083
5Cheyenne, WY15$28,000
6Orlando, FL8$29,806
7Orem, UT6$30,035
8Vidalia, LA4$21,445
9Carneys Point, NJ2Too few filings
10Fayetteville, GA2Too few filings
11Hauppauge, NY2Too few filings
12Elizabeth City, NC1Too few filings
13Levittown, PA1Too few filings
14Miami, FL1Too few filings
15Rosemont, IL1Too few filings

Job titles employers used

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#Job titleCertifiedMedian wage
1Freight Handler361$31,200
2Laborer58$34,486
3Mover15$28,000
4Warehouse Associate14$29,806
5Warehouse Laborer4$21,445
6Assistant Foreman2Too few filings
7Material Handlers2Too few filings
8Warehouse Worker2Too few filings
9Delivery Associate1Too few filings
10Freight Loader1Too few filings
11Unskilled General Laborer1Too few filings

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Frequently asked questions

What is the PERM salary for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand?
The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand was $31,200 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $31,200 to $31,533.
How does that compare with all laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand?
BLS reports a median of $40,240 a year for all laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand in the U.S. (May 2025). Filings cover specific jobs at specific employers and locations, so the two are not directly comparable.