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How much does a laborer and freight make in Iowa City?

$38,060a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $18.30 an hour or $3,172 a month.

Hourly
$18.30
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
233 of 392
Jobs in the area
830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,020Median: $38,060Highest 10%: $49,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,020$13.95
25th$33,190$15.96
Median$38,060$18.30
75th$45,860$22.05
90th$49,690$23.89

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

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
Laborer and Freight salary in Iowa Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Iowa City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$61,960
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,570
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$56,810
Bus Driver$49,590
Bus Driver$48,530
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,670
Light Truck Driver$42,030
Packer and Packager$37,340
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$36,830
Stocker and Order Filler$36,440
Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $18.30 ($38,060 a year).

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

No: $38,060 against $40,240 nationally, 5% less.

How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $43,490, so Iowa City pays 12% less.

Where does Iowa City rank for laborer and freight pay?

233 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,690 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.