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How much does a laborer and freight make in Lincoln?

$40,450a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $19.45 an hour or $3,371 a month.

Hourly
$19.45
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
148 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,960Median: $40,450Highest 10%: $52,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,960$15.37
25th$36,970$17.77
Median$40,450$19.45
75th$44,910$21.59
90th$52,140$25.07

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Grand Island, NE$44,370
Sioux City, IA$42,790
Omaha, NE$42,550
Laborer and Freight salary in Nebraska Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$81,790
Crane and Tower Operator$77,500
Bus Driver$61,120
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,270
Bus Driver$55,760
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$48,190
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,330
Light Truck Driver$44,050
Conveyor Operator and Tender$42,910
Driver/Sales Worker$36,610
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $19.45 ($40,450 a year).

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

Yes: $40,450 against $40,240 nationally, 1% more.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $42,910, so Lincoln pays 6% less.

Where does Lincoln rank for laborer and freight pay?

148 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,140 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.