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How much does a laborer and freight make in Dayton?

$40,280a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $19.37 an hour or $3,357 a month.

Hourly
$19.37
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
153 of 392
Jobs in the area
6,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,410Median: $40,280Highest 10%: $54,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,410$14.62
25th$36,070$17.34
Median$40,280$19.37
75th$45,760$22.00
90th$54,320$26.12

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Toledo, OH$42,640
Youngstown, OH$41,540
Columbus, OH$41,200
Cincinnati, OH$40,240
Sandusky, OH$39,760
Akron, OH$39,100
Canton, OH$38,900
Cleveland, OH$38,680
Wheeling, WV$38,150
Weirton, WV$37,330
Lima, OH$37,050
Huntington, WV$36,120
Mansfield, OH$35,840
Springfield, OH$35,130
Laborer and Freight salary in Ohio Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Dayton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$120,900
Crane and Tower Operator$83,040
Bus Driver$67,420
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,710
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,490
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$49,010
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$46,000
Aircraft Service Attendant$45,720
Bus Driver$45,200
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,120
Salaries for every job in Dayton, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $19.37 ($40,280 a year).

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

Yes: $40,280 against $40,240 nationally, 0% more.

How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $39,460, so Dayton pays 2% more.

Where does Dayton rank for laborer and freight pay?

153 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,320 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.