How much does a laborer and freight make in New York?
$44,630a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in New York. That is $21.46 an hour or $3,719 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.46
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 100,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $44,630Highest 10%: $59,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $38,450 | $18.49 | |
| Median | $44,630 | $21.46 | |
| 75th | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| 90th | $59,330 | $28.52 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Syracuse, NY | $44,660 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $44,510 |
| Albany, NY | $43,640 |
| New York, NY | $43,290 |
| Buffalo, NY | $43,130 |
| Utica, NY | $41,650 |
| Ithaca, NY | $40,590 |
| Rochester, NY | $40,050 |
| Kingston, NY | $39,420 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $39,170 |
| Binghamton, NY | $38,740 |
| Elmira, NY | $37,280 |
| Watertown, NY | $37,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 6. Massachusetts | $44,920 |
| 7. Oregon | $44,750 |
| 8. California | $44,710 |
| 9. New York | $44,630 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $44,610 |
| 11. Alaska | $44,510 |
| 12. Arizona | $44,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $21.46 ($44,630 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $44,630 against $40,240 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New York rank for laborer and freight pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays laborer and freights the most?
Syracuse, NY, with a median of $44,660 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.