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How much does a laborer and freight make in Davenport?

$42,980a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area. That is $20.66 an hour or $3,582 a month.

Hourly
$20.66
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
101 of 392
Jobs in the area
4,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,960Median: $42,980Highest 10%: $56,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,960$15.85
25th$37,320$17.94
Median$42,980$20.66
75th$48,560$23.35
90th$56,670$27.25

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Waterloo, IA$47,440
Des Moines, IA$46,370
Dubuque, IA$45,960
Cedar Rapids, IA$43,300
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 Davenport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$75,440
Bridge and Lock Tender$70,890
Crane and Tower Operator$69,270
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,430
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,280
Bus Driver$57,500
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$51,850
Driver/Sales Worker$46,940
Bus Driver$46,720
Light Truck Driver$46,200
Salaries for every job in Davenport, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area is $20.66 ($42,980 a year).

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

Yes: $42,980 against $40,240 nationally, 7% more.

How does Davenport compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $43,490, so Davenport pays 1% less.

Where does Davenport rank for laborer and freight pay?

101 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,670 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.