How much does a laborer and freight make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $19.35 an hour or $3,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.35
- Average (mean)
- $42,260
- Jobs
- 2,950,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| 25th | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $40,240 | $19.35 | |
| 75th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| 90th | $55,140 | $26.51 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Minnesota | $46,280 |
| Washington | $46,190 |
| District of Columbia | $45,740 |
| North Dakota | $45,690 |
| Colorado | $45,370 |
| Massachusetts | $44,920 |
| Oregon | $44,750 |
| California | $44,710 |
| New York | $44,630 |
| Wisconsin | $44,610 |
| Alaska | $44,510 |
| Arizona | $44,290 |
| Hawaii | $44,120 |
| Montana | $43,840 |
| Connecticut | $43,640 |
| Iowa | $43,490 |
| Nebraska | $42,910 |
| Kentucky | $42,770 |
| Maine | $42,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,480 |
| Utah | $42,370 |
| New Hampshire | $42,110 |
| Rhode Island | $41,690 |
| Maryland | $41,600 |
| Indiana | $41,340 |
| Illinois | $40,550 |
| Kansas | $40,250 |
| Idaho | $39,900 |
| New Jersey | $39,540 |
| Ohio | $39,460 |
| Vermont | $39,390 |
| Virginia | $39,380 |
| Nevada | $39,350 |
| Missouri | $39,080 |
| South Dakota | $38,980 |
| Michigan | $38,860 |
| Georgia | $38,480 |
| Wyoming | $38,330 |
| North Carolina | $38,230 |
| Florida | $38,160 |
| Tennessee | $38,160 |
| Texas | $37,540 |
| South Carolina | $37,530 |
| Delaware | $37,320 |
| New Mexico | $37,230 |
| Oklahoma | $36,990 |
| West Virginia | $36,990 |
| Alabama | $36,670 |
| Mississippi | $36,400 |
| Arkansas | $35,920 |
| Louisiana | $35,340 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Topeka, KS | $49,140 |
| Hanford, CA | $48,420 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,400 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $48,150 |
| Seattle, WA | $47,740 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $47,540 |
| Kahului, HI | $47,490 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,440 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,330 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,320 |
| Staunton, VA | $47,310 |
| Albany, OR | $47,150 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $47,130 |
| Pueblo, CO | $47,100 |
| Bozeman, MT | $47,070 |
In other countries
Laborer and Freight belongs to the international group "Manufacturing labourers not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Conveyor Operator and Tender$42,420
- Crane and Tower Operator$68,080
- Dredge Operator$49,640
- Hoist and Winch Operator$56,450
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,420
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,830
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$41,220
- Packer and Packager$36,280
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,330
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator$77,320
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $19.35 ($40,240 a year).
How much does a laborer and freight make a month?
About $3,353 a month before tax, based on a median of $40,240 a year.
How much does a laborer and freight make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,270 or less a year ($15.03 an hour); the top 10% make $55,140 or more.
Which state pays laborer and freights the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $46,280 a year, followed by Washington ($46,190) and District of Columbia ($45,740).
Which city pays laborer and freights the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $49,140 a year.
How many laborer and freights are there in the United States?
About 2,950,280 people work as laborer and freights.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.