How much does a laborer and freight make in Champaign?
$41,970a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area. That is $20.18 an hour or $3,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.18
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,760Median: $41,970Highest 10%: $52,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,760 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| Median | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 75th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| 90th | $52,830 | $25.40 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.
| Decatur, IL | $46,010 |
| Rockford, IL | $44,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,980 |
| St. Louis, MO | $41,780 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,550 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,160 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,110 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,420 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,110 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,610 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,430 |
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How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Champaign?
The median hourly pay in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area is $20.18 ($41,970 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Champaign than the national average?
Yes: $41,970 against $40,240 nationally, 4% more.
How does Champaign compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $40,550, so Champaign pays 4% more.
Where does Champaign rank for laborer and freight pay?
120 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,830 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.