How much does a laborer and freight make in Mississippi?
$36,400a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in Mississippi. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,740Median: $36,400Highest 10%: $47,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,740 | $13.34 | |
| 25th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| Median | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $43,750 | $21.03 | |
| 90th | $47,280 | $22.73 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $39,510 |
| Jackson, MS | $36,910 |
| Gulfport, MS | $35,160 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $34,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 46. Oklahoma | $36,990 |
| 47. West Virginia | $36,990 |
| 48. Alabama | $36,670 |
| 49. Mississippi | $36,400 |
| 50. Arkansas | $35,920 |
| 51. Louisiana | $35,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $17.50 ($36,400 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $36,400 against $40,240 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for laborer and freight pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays laborer and freights the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $39,510 a year.
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.