How much does a laborer and freight make in New Jersey?
$39,540a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in New Jersey. That is $19.01 an hour or $3,295 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.01
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 97,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,350Median: $39,540Highest 10%: $55,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,350 | $16.03 | |
| 25th | $35,910 | $17.26 | |
| Median | $39,540 | $19.01 | |
| 75th | $46,770 | $22.49 | |
| 90th | $55,940 | $26.89 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $43,460 |
| New York, NY | $43,290 |
| Allentown, PA | $42,380 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $37,920 |
| Trenton, NJ | $37,560 |
| Vineland, NJ | $36,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 26. Illinois | $40,550 |
| 27. Kansas | $40,250 |
| 28. Idaho | $39,900 |
| 29. New Jersey | $39,540 |
| 30. Ohio | $39,460 |
| 31. Vermont | $39,390 |
| 32. Virginia | $39,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $19.01 ($39,540 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $39,540 against $40,240 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for laborer and freight pay?
New Jersey ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays laborer and freights the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $43,460 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.