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How much does a laborer and freight make in Cedar Rapids?

$43,300a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. That is $20.82 an hour or $3,608 a month.

Hourly
$20.82
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
94 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,520Median: $43,300Highest 10%: $52,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,520$15.15
25th$35,890$17.25
Median$43,300$20.82
75th$48,160$23.15
90th$52,940$25.45

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Waterloo, IA$47,440
Des Moines, IA$46,370
Dubuque, IA$45,960
Davenport, IA$42,980
Sioux City, IA$42,790
Omaha, NE$42,550
Ames, IA$40,280
Iowa City, IA$38,060
Laborer and Freight salary in Iowa Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Cedar Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,730
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,900
Bus Driver$52,950
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$50,820
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,560
Bus Driver$46,220
Driver/Sales Worker$44,880
Light Truck Driver$43,450
Stocker and Order Filler$36,840
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,650
Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Cedar Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area is $20.82 ($43,300 a year).

Do laborer and freights make more in Cedar Rapids than the national average?

Yes: $43,300 against $40,240 nationally, 8% more.

How does Cedar Rapids compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $43,490, so Cedar Rapids pays 0% more.

Where does Cedar Rapids rank for laborer and freight pay?

94 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Cedar Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,940 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.