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How much does a laborer and freight make in Columbus?

$38,510a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $18.51 an hour or $3,209 a month.

Hourly
$18.51
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
211 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,350Median: $38,510Highest 10%: $53,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,350$14.11
25th$34,910$16.78
Median$38,510$18.51
75th$47,410$22.79
90th$53,590$25.76

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Louisville, KY$46,830
Indianapolis, IN$44,180
Evansville, IN$42,170
Elkhart, IN$40,820
Chicago, IL$40,550
Cincinnati, OH$40,240
Kokomo, IN$39,040
South Bend, IN$38,830
Bloomington, IN$38,130
Fort Wayne, IN$37,860
Michigan City, IN$37,820
Muncie, IN$37,490
Terre Haute, IN$37,420
Lafayette, IN$37,310
Laborer and Freight salary in Indiana Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$99,250
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,570
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,350
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$45,700
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,780
Light Truck Driver$42,470
Packer and Packager$36,880
Stocker and Order Filler$32,130
Driver/Sales Worker$29,380
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$29,350
Salaries for every job in Columbus, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $18.51 ($38,510 a year).

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

No: $38,510 against $40,240 nationally, 4% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $41,340, so Columbus pays 7% less.

Where does Columbus rank for laborer and freight pay?

211 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,590 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.