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How much does a laborer and freight make in Fairbanks?

$44,820a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area. That is $21.55 an hour or $3,735 a month.

Hourly
$21.55
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
54 of 392
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,290Median: $44,820Highest 10%: $66,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,290$17.93
25th$41,590$20.00
Median$44,820$21.55
75th$51,200$24.62
90th$66,880$32.15

Other cities in Alaska

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Anchorage, AK$44,510
Laborer and Freight salary in Alaska Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Fairbanks

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$103,600
Air Traffic Controller$103,200
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$76,560
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,630
Light Truck Driver$50,480
Driver/Sales Worker$48,530
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,200
Packer and Packager$42,700
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$42,360
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$41,000
Salaries for every job in Fairbanks, AK

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area is $21.55 ($44,820 a year).

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

Yes: $44,820 against $40,240 nationally, 11% more.

How does Fairbanks compare with the rest of Alaska?

The median in Alaska is $44,510, so Fairbanks pays 1% more.

Where does Fairbanks rank for laborer and freight pay?

54 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,880 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.