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Industrial & Warehouse Wage Analysis

Comprehensive wage data and trends for industrial & warehouse flexible work roles.

Average Wage

$19.3/hr

Yearly Wage Growth

+4.7%

Total Employment

1,820,000

Key Insights

Data-driven insights for industrial & warehouse

Trend
Important

Industry Wage Growth

+4.7%

Industrial & Warehouse wages grew 4.7% over the past year, indicating strong demand for workers.

Source: BLS OEWS

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Stat

Total Employment

1,820,000

Industrial & Warehouse employs over 1,820,000 workers in flexible roles nationwide.

Comparison

Highest-Paying Role

Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver leads industrial & warehouse wages at $21/hr.

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Roles Available

Highest-paying roles in industrial & warehouse

Forklift Driver

130,000 workers

$21/hr

+6.6%

Order Selector

156,000 workers

$21/hr

+4%

Machine Operator

195,000 workers

$21/hr

+4%

Delivery Driver

130,000 workers

$20/hr

+6.4%

Material Handler

156,000 workers

$20/hr

+4.2%
Top Regions

Highest-paying markets for industrial & warehouse workers

Dallas

TX

$39.2/hr

65,520 workers

Columbus

OH

$35.5/hr

29,120 workers

Las Vegas

NV

$20.4/hr

21,840 workers

Chicago

IL

$20.4/hr

56,420 workers

Philadelphia

PA

$19.3/hr

36,400 workers

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