Material moving workers, all other
All material moving workers not listed separately.
Material moving workers, all other all material moving workers not listed separately. The role reports a median annual salary of $41,690 in the US and is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Entry typically requires a No formal educational credential, and shows moderate AI exposure (0.55 on a 0-1 scale) — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts.
Pay in the UK
UK: median £38,301 a year for Mining and quarry workers and related operatives (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time)
UK jobs are grouped differently; this is the closest UK occupation group (ONS SOC 2020 8132). ONS rates this estimate reasonably precise. 2025 provisional figures; ONS revises them a year later. Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (Open Government Licence)
Pay in India (occupation group)
No official India pay figure for this career: it falls in more than one occupation group, and the Government of India's labour survey (PLFS) publishes pay only by occupation group.
Frequently asked questions
What does Material moving workers, all other do?
All material moving workers not listed separately.
How much does Material moving workers, all other earn?
The median annual salary for Material moving workers, all other in the US is $41,690.
What is the job outlook for Material moving workers, all other?
The role is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Current US employment is approximately 27,700 workers.
How do I become material moving workers, all other?
The typical entry education is a No formal educational credential. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.
Will AI replace Material moving workers, all other?
Our AI-durability model gives Material moving workers, all other a score of 0.55 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.
How hard is it to enter this field?
Material moving workers, all other has low barrier to entry — generally accessible — you can enter with basic credentials and on-the-job learning.