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How much does a laborer and freight make in Lawrence?

$43,190a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Lawrence, KS metro area. That is $20.76 an hour or $3,599 a month.

Hourly
$20.76
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
98 of 392
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,490Median: $43,190Highest 10%: $49,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,490$16.10
25th$38,380$18.45
Median$43,190$20.76
75th$47,290$22.74
90th$49,580$23.84

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Topeka, KS$49,140
St. Joseph, MO$44,100
Kansas City, MO$41,700
Joplin, MO$39,400
Wichita, KS$37,750
Manhattan, KS$36,070
Laborer and Freight salary in Kansas Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Lawrence

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,050
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,200
Bus Driver$45,930
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,650
Packer and Packager$44,370
Light Truck Driver$42,960
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,420
Stocker and Order Filler$36,340
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$36,010
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$33,070
Salaries for every job in Lawrence, KS

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lawrence, KS metro area is $20.76 ($43,190 a year).

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

Yes: $43,190 against $40,240 nationally, 7% more.

How does Lawrence compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $40,250, so Lawrence pays 7% more.

Where does Lawrence rank for laborer and freight pay?

98 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,580 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.