How much does a laborer and freight make in Kansas?
$40,250a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in Kansas. That is $19.35 an hour or $3,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.35
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,830Median: $40,250Highest 10%: $51,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| 25th | $35,580 | $17.11 | |
| Median | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| 75th | $46,300 | $22.26 | |
| 90th | $51,030 | $24.53 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Topeka, KS | $49,140 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $44,100 |
| Lawrence, KS | $43,190 |
| Kansas City, MO | $41,700 |
| Joplin, MO | $39,400 |
| Wichita, KS | $37,750 |
| Manhattan, KS | $36,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 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 |
| 30. Ohio | $39,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $19.35 ($40,250 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Kansas than the national average?
Yes: $40,250 against $40,240 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Kansas rank for laborer and freight pay?
Kansas ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays laborer and freights the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $49,140 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.