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How much does a laborer and freight make in Manhattan?

$36,070a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Manhattan, KS metro area. That is $17.34 an hour or $3,006 a month.

Hourly
$17.34
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
342 of 392
Jobs in the area
930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,970Median: $36,070Highest 10%: $45,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,970$14.41
25th$33,010$15.87
Median$36,070$17.34
75th$37,340$17.95
90th$45,650$21.95

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

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
Laborer and Freight salary in Kansas Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Manhattan

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,780
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$51,750
Bus Driver$45,850
Light Truck Driver$39,380
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,450
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$35,260
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$32,300
Stocker and Order Filler$30,990
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$30,720
Packer and Packager$27,460
Salaries for every job in Manhattan, KS

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Manhattan, KS metro area is $17.34 ($36,070 a year).

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

No: $36,070 against $40,240 nationally, 10% less.

How does Manhattan compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $40,250, so Manhattan pays 10% less.

Where does Manhattan rank for laborer and freight pay?

342 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,650 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.