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How much does a laborer and freight make in Columbus?

$36,910a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,076 a month.

Hourly
$17.75
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
304 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,060Median: $36,910Highest 10%: $46,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,060$12.53
25th$30,120$14.48
Median$36,910$17.75
75th$39,000$18.75
90th$46,520$22.37

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Warner Robins, GA$47,130
Atlanta, GA$39,020
Gainesville, GA$38,930
Savannah, GA$38,250
Athens, GA$38,210
Chattanooga, TN$37,830
Macon, GA$37,140
Dalton, GA$37,040
Brunswick, GA$36,680
Augusta, GA$36,640
Albany, GA$35,360
Valdosta, GA$34,770
Rome, GA$33,590
Laborer and Freight salary in Georgia Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,090
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,570
Bus Driver$47,570
Bus Driver$44,950
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$42,890
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$39,450
Driver/Sales Worker$39,050
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,450
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$37,090
Light Truck Driver$36,330
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $17.75 ($36,910 a year).

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

No: $36,910 against $40,240 nationally, 8% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $38,480, so Columbus pays 4% less.

Where does Columbus rank for laborer and freight pay?

304 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,520 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.