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How much does a laborer and freight make in Amherst Town?

$41,710a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area. That is $20.05 an hour or $3,476 a month.

Hourly
$20.05
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
129 of 392
Jobs in the area
480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,450Median: $41,710Highest 10%: $59,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,450$17.04
25th$36,520$17.56
Median$41,710$20.05
75th$48,000$23.08
90th$59,490$28.60

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Barnstable Town, MA$46,860
Boston, MA$45,600
Worcester, MA$44,080
Springfield, MA$43,010
Providence, RI$40,370
Pittsfield, MA$39,450
Laborer and Freight salary in Massachusetts Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Amherst Town

Same field, median yearly pay.

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$61,800
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,300
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$61,260
Bus Driver$55,580
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,860
Light Truck Driver$41,600
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$38,580
Stocker and Order Filler$36,730
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,270
Packer and Packager$35,450
Salaries for every job in Amherst Town, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Amherst Town?

The median hourly pay in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area is $20.05 ($41,710 a year).

Do laborer and freights make more in Amherst Town than the national average?

Yes: $41,710 against $40,240 nationally, 4% more.

How does Amherst Town compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $44,920, so Amherst Town pays 7% less.

Where does Amherst Town rank for laborer and freight pay?

129 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Amherst Town?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,490 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.