Manufacturing Laborer

Code: 53-7062.00

Also known as: Dock Worker, Laborer, Line Tender, Loader, Material Handler, Merchandise Pickup/Receiving Associate, Receiver, Receiving Associate, Shipping and Receiving Materials Handler, Warehouse Worker

Description: Manufacturing Laborers perform general labor. They also manually move stock, freight and other materials, between places where a vehicle or machine may not be able to operate. There are no formal educational requirements for this job. While some may have a high school degree or its equivalent, it is not necessary to obtain employment.

Manufacturing Laborer

Typical wages


10% $22,790
25% $26,550
Median $31,120
75% $38,620
90% $48,650
10% $10.96
25% $12.77
Median $14.96
75% $18.57
90% $23.39

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
2,986,000
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
3,111,700
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 380,600