How much does a laborer and freight make in California?
$44,710a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in California. That is $21.50 an hour or $3,726 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.50
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 355,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,060Median: $44,710Highest 10%: $57,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| 25th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| Median | $44,710 | $21.50 | |
| 75th | $48,950 | $23.53 | |
| 90th | $57,700 | $27.74 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hanford, CA | $48,420 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,330 |
| San Jose, CA | $47,060 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,890 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,640 |
| Modesto, CA | $46,630 |
| Napa, CA | $46,230 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,060 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,930 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,660 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $44,050 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,320 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $42,560 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $42,390 |
| Yuba City, CA | $42,050 |
| Oxnard, CA | $41,920 |
| Merced, CA | $41,890 |
| Chico, CA | $41,080 |
| Visalia, CA | $39,960 |
| Fresno, CA | $39,310 |
| Salinas, CA | $39,110 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $38,730 |
| Redding, CA | $37,620 |
| El Centro, CA | $37,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 5. Colorado | $45,370 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $44,920 |
| 7. Oregon | $44,750 |
| 8. California | $44,710 |
| 9. New York | $44,630 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $44,610 |
| 11. Alaska | $44,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.50 ($44,710 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $44,710 against $40,240 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for laborer and freight pay?
California ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays laborer and freights the most?
Hanford-Corcoran, CA, with a median of $48,420 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.