How much does a laborer and freight make in Alabama?
$36,670a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in Alabama. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.63
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 36,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,850Median: $36,670Highest 10%: $47,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,850 | $12.91 | |
| 25th | $30,700 | $14.76 | |
| Median | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 75th | $44,170 | $21.24 | |
| 90th | $47,910 | $23.03 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $39,500 |
| Anniston, AL | $38,710 |
| Birmingham, AL | $37,500 |
| Montgomery, AL | $37,370 |
| Daphne, AL | $37,310 |
| Mobile, AL | $37,230 |
| Columbus, GA | $36,910 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $36,480 |
| Florence, AL | $36,370 |
| Decatur, AL | $36,160 |
| Dothan, AL | $35,960 |
| Auburn, AL | $33,090 |
| Gadsden, AL | $31,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 45. New Mexico | $37,230 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $36,990 |
| 47. West Virginia | $36,990 |
| 48. Alabama | $36,670 |
| 49. Mississippi | $36,400 |
| 50. Arkansas | $35,920 |
| 51. Louisiana | $35,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $17.63 ($36,670 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $36,670 against $40,240 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Alabama rank for laborer and freight pay?
Alabama ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays laborer and freights the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $39,500 a year.
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.