How much does a laborer and freight make in Albany?
$43,640a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $20.98 an hour or $3,637 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.98
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $43,640Highest 10%: $60,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| Median | $43,640 | $20.98 | |
| 75th | $52,450 | $25.22 | |
| 90th | $60,160 | $28.92 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.
| Syracuse, NY | $44,660 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $44,510 |
| New York, NY | $43,290 |
| Buffalo, NY | $43,130 |
| Utica, NY | $41,650 |
| Ithaca, NY | $40,590 |
| Rochester, NY | $40,050 |
| Kingston, NY | $39,420 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $39,170 |
| Binghamton, NY | $38,740 |
| Elmira, NY | $37,280 |
| Watertown, NY | $37,280 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $20.98 ($43,640 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $43,640 against $40,240 nationally, 8% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $44,630, so Albany pays 2% less.
Where does Albany rank for laborer and freight pay?
83 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,160 or more.
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.