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How much does a laborer and freight make in Jackson?

$36,710a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $17.65 an hour or $3,059 a month.

Hourly
$17.65
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
310 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,780Median: $36,710Highest 10%: $46,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,780$14.32
25th$32,830$15.78
Median$36,710$17.65
75th$42,940$20.64
90th$46,560$22.38

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Nashville, TN$39,790
Morristown, TN$39,550
Memphis, TN$39,510
Cleveland, TN$38,460
Chattanooga, TN$37,830
Knoxville, TN$37,400
Clarksville, TN$37,070
Johnson City, TN$35,930
Kingsport, TN$35,300
Laborer and Freight salary in Tennessee Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,720
Crane and Tower Operator$59,410
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$55,160
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$50,050
Light Truck Driver$43,660
Bus Driver$41,590
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$38,570
Driver/Sales Worker$38,310
Packer and Packager$37,670
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,560
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $17.65 ($36,710 a year).

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

No: $36,710 against $40,240 nationally, 9% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $38,160, so Jackson pays 4% less.

Where does Jackson rank for laborer and freight pay?

310 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,560 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.