Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Maine
The median for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand in Maine is $42,640 a year, somewhat above the national $40,240 (+6%); the state ranks 19th of 51 states by median. That is 17% less than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays less, with a median of $42,110. Maine employs 6,120 laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand, 9.55 per 1,000 jobs, the 44th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.50 means it is less common in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $15.65 | $17.64 | $20.50 | $22.46 | $26.55 | $20.69 | 6,120 | 9.55 | 0.50 |
| Annual | $32,550 | $36,690 | $42,640 | $46,720 | $55,230 | $43,040 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $15.03 | $17.35 | $19.35 | $22.56 | $26.51 | $20.32 | 2,950,280 | – | – |
| Annual | $31,270 | $36,090 | $40,240 | $46,920 | $55,140 | $42,260 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 19th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 44th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.50
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.55
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $21.80 | $45,350 | $35,360 | $57,290 | 2,520 | 8.72 | 0.46 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $21.05 | $43,780 | $34,980 | $52,200 | 610 | 12.75 | 0.67 |
| Bangor, ME | $20.00 | $41,600 | $31,170 | $48,160 | 720 | 10.01 | 0.53 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $19.41 | $40,380 | $31,470 | $55,650 | 1,440 | 10.11 | 0.53 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $18.39 | $38,260 | $30,890 | $48,150 | 620 | 9.85 | 0.52 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $20.50 | $42,640 | 6,120 | 0.50 |
| New Hampshire | $20.25 | $42,110 | 8,340 | 0.64 |
See the national page for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.