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How much does a laborer and freight make in Jackson?

$36,620a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Jackson, MI metro area. That is $17.61 an hour or $3,052 a month.

Hourly
$17.61
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
315 of 392
Jobs in the area
690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,340Median: $36,620Highest 10%: $49,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,340$13.63
25th$33,970$16.33
Median$36,620$17.61
75th$42,920$20.63
90th$49,340$23.72

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Kalamazoo, MI$44,350
Ann Arbor, MI$43,470
Battle Creek, MI$40,760
Detroit, MI$40,330
Lansing, MI$40,060
Monroe, MI$39,520
South Bend, IN$38,830
Traverse City, MI$38,750
Bay City, MI$38,610
Muskegon, MI$38,330
Niles, MI$37,790
Midland, MI$37,600
Saginaw, MI$37,590
Flint, MI$37,390
Grand Rapids, MI$36,130
Laborer and Freight salary in Michigan Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,080
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$54,290
Bus Driver$45,440
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,460
Light Truck Driver$41,610
Driver/Sales Worker$41,220
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$39,990
Stocker and Order Filler$34,560
Packer and Packager$33,340
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$32,950
Salaries for every job in Jackson, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MI metro area is $17.61 ($36,620 a year).

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

No: $36,620 against $40,240 nationally, 9% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $38,860, so Jackson pays 6% less.

Where does Jackson rank for laborer and freight pay?

315 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,340 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.