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How much does a laborer and freight make in Lafayette?

$37,310a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $17.94 an hour or $3,109 a month.

Hourly
$17.94
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
279 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,980Median: $37,310Highest 10%: $47,460
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,980$15.38
25th$34,690$16.68
Median$37,310$17.94
75th$43,930$21.12
90th$47,460$22.82

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Louisville, KY$46,830
Indianapolis, IN$44,180
Evansville, IN$42,170
Elkhart, IN$40,820
Chicago, IL$40,550
Cincinnati, OH$40,240
Kokomo, IN$39,040
South Bend, IN$38,830
Columbus, IN$38,510
Bloomington, IN$38,130
Fort Wayne, IN$37,860
Michigan City, IN$37,820
Muncie, IN$37,490
Terre Haute, IN$37,420
Laborer and Freight salary in Indiana Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,760
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,360
Bus Driver$47,350
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$45,680
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,720
Light Truck Driver$43,310
Packer and Packager$36,100
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$33,990
Stocker and Order Filler$33,840
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$32,300
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $17.94 ($37,310 a year).

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

No: $37,310 against $40,240 nationally, 7% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $41,340, so Lafayette pays 10% less.

Where does Lafayette rank for laborer and freight pay?

279 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,460 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.