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How much does a laborer and freight make in Elkhart?

$40,820a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $19.63 an hour or $3,402 a month.

Hourly
$19.63
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
142 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,860Median: $40,820Highest 10%: $51,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,860$15.32
25th$37,000$17.79
Median$40,820$19.63
75th$46,510$22.36
90th$51,050$24.54

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Louisville, KY$46,830
Indianapolis, IN$44,180
Evansville, IN$42,170
Chicago, IL$40,550
Cincinnati, OH$40,240
Kokomo, IN$39,040
South Bend, IN$38,830
Columbus, IN$38,510
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 Elkhart

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$64,560
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,100
Bus Driver$49,470
Light Truck Driver$46,950
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,090
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$38,220
Packer and Packager$37,900
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,650
Stocker and Order Filler$35,460
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$31,880
Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $19.63 ($40,820 a year).

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

Yes: $40,820 against $40,240 nationally, 1% more.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $41,340, so Elkhart pays 1% less.

Where does Elkhart rank for laborer and freight pay?

142 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,050 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.