How much does a laborer and freight make in Denver?
$46,290a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.25
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 19,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,340Median: $46,290Highest 10%: $59,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| 25th | $43,510 | $20.92 | |
| Median | $46,290 | $22.25 | |
| 75th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| 90th | $59,550 | $28.63 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.
| Pueblo, CO | $47,100 |
| Boulder, CO | $46,730 |
| Greeley, CO | $44,980 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $41,400 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $41,080 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $38,180 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $132,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $121,400 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $79,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,250 |
| Bus Driver | $66,590 |
| Material Moving Worker | $65,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,900 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $22.25 ($46,290 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $46,290 against $40,240 nationally, 15% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $45,370, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for laborer and freight pay?
28 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,550 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.