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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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
Laborer and Freight salary in Illinois Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Champaign

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,400
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,270
Bus Driver$51,010
Light Truck Driver$47,910
Bus Driver$45,240
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,130
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$39,340
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,180
Parking Attendant$35,690
Stocker and Order Filler$35,400
Salaries for every job in Champaign, IL

Frequently asked questions

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.