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How much does a laborer and freight make in Decatur?

$36,160a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Decatur, AL metro area. That is $17.38 an hour or $3,013 a month.

Hourly
$17.38
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
335 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,760Median: $36,160Highest 10%: $50,870
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,760$13.35
25th$31,830$15.30
Median$36,160$17.38
75th$44,360$21.33
90th$50,870$24.46

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Huntsville, AL$39,500
Anniston, AL$38,710
Birmingham, AL$37,500
Montgomery, AL$37,370
Daphne, AL$37,310
Mobile, AL$37,230
Columbus, GA$36,910
Tuscaloosa, AL$36,480
Florence, AL$36,370
Dothan, AL$35,960
Auburn, AL$33,090
Gadsden, AL$31,960
Laborer and Freight salary in Alabama Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Decatur

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,270
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,390
Crane and Tower Operator$45,640
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,020
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$44,020
Driver/Sales Worker$40,220
Light Truck Driver$37,860
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,680
Packer and Packager$36,000
Stocker and Order Filler$32,120
Salaries for every job in Decatur, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Decatur, AL metro area is $17.38 ($36,160 a year).

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

No: $36,160 against $40,240 nationally, 10% less.

How does Decatur compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $36,670, so Decatur pays 1% less.

Where does Decatur rank for laborer and freight pay?

335 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,870 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.