How much does a laborer and freight make in Iowa?
$43,490a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in Iowa. That is $20.91 an hour or $3,624 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.91
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,790Median: $43,490Highest 10%: $53,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,790 | $15.76 | |
| 25th | $37,420 | $17.99 | |
| Median | $43,490 | $20.91 | |
| 75th | $48,390 | $23.26 | |
| 90th | $53,620 | $25.78 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterloo, IA | $47,440 |
| Des Moines, IA | $46,370 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,960 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $43,300 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,980 |
| Sioux City, IA | $42,790 |
| Omaha, NE | $42,550 |
| Ames, IA | $40,280 |
| Iowa City, IA | $38,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 13. Hawaii | $44,120 |
| 14. Montana | $43,840 |
| 15. Connecticut | $43,640 |
| 16. Iowa | $43,490 |
| 17. Nebraska | $42,910 |
| 18. Kentucky | $42,770 |
| 19. Maine | $42,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $20.91 ($43,490 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $43,490 against $40,240 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Iowa rank for laborer and freight pay?
Iowa ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays laborer and freights the most?
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, with a median of $47,440 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.