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How much does a laborer and freight make in Michigan City?

$37,820a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area. That is $18.18 an hour or $3,152 a month.

Hourly
$18.18
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
245 of 392
Jobs in the area
870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,850Median: $37,820Highest 10%: $47,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,850$13.87
25th$35,020$16.84
Median$37,820$18.18
75th$44,540$21.41
90th$47,320$22.75

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
Muncie, IN$37,490
Terre Haute, IN$37,420
Lafayette, IN$37,310
Laborer and Freight salary in Indiana Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Michigan City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,520
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,240
Bus Driver$49,760
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,990
Light Truck Driver$46,490
Packer and Packager$35,490
Stocker and Order Filler$34,540
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$34,090
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$33,680
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$30,880
Salaries for every job in Michigan City, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area is $18.18 ($37,820 a year).

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

No: $37,820 against $40,240 nationally, 6% less.

How does Michigan City compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $41,340, so Michigan City pays 9% less.

Where does Michigan City rank for laborer and freight pay?

245 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,320 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.