How much does a laborer and freight make in Illinois?
$40,550a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in Illinois. That is $19.50 an hour or $3,379 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.50
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 195,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,780Median: $40,550Highest 10%: $55,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,780 | $15.28 | |
| 25th | $35,890 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $40,550 | $19.50 | |
| 75th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| 90th | $55,840 | $26.85 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $46,010 |
| Rockford, IL | $44,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,980 |
| Champaign, IL | $41,970 |
| St. Louis, MO | $41,780 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,550 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,160 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,110 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,420 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,110 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,610 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 23. Rhode Island | $41,690 |
| 24. Maryland | $41,600 |
| 25. Indiana | $41,340 |
| 26. Illinois | $40,550 |
| 27. Kansas | $40,250 |
| 28. Idaho | $39,900 |
| 29. New Jersey | $39,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $19.50 ($40,550 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $40,550 against $40,240 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for laborer and freight pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays laborer and freights the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $46,010 a year.
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.