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How much does a laborer and freight make in Cape Girardeau?

$36,430a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro area. That is $17.51 an hour or $3,036 a month.

Hourly
$17.51
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
323 of 392
Jobs in the area
600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,670Median: $36,430Highest 10%: $50,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,670$14.26
25th$33,780$16.24
Median$36,430$17.51
75th$45,640$21.94
90th$50,820$24.43

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

St. Joseph, MO$44,100
St. Louis, MO$41,780
Kansas City, MO$41,700
Joplin, MO$39,400
Springfield, MO$38,360
Columbia, MO$38,070
Jefferson City, MO$36,400
Laborer and Freight salary in Missouri Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Cape Girardeau

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,430
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,200
Bus Driver$47,550
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,150
Driver/Sales Worker$36,480
Packer and Packager$35,740
Stocker and Order Filler$35,040
Light Truck Driver$35,020
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$33,290
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$33,090
Salaries for every job in Cape Girardeau, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Cape Girardeau?

The median hourly pay in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro area is $17.51 ($36,430 a year).

Do laborer and freights make more in Cape Girardeau than the national average?

No: $36,430 against $40,240 nationally, 9% less.

How does Cape Girardeau compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $39,080, so Cape Girardeau pays 7% less.

Where does Cape Girardeau rank for laborer and freight pay?

323 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Cape Girardeau?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,820 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.