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How much does a laborer and freight make in Olympia?

$44,760a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $21.52 an hour or $3,730 a month.

Hourly
$21.52
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
55 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $44,760Highest 10%: $57,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,080$17.35
25th$38,020$18.28
Median$44,760$21.52
75th$49,560$23.83
90th$57,020$27.41

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Seattle, WA$47,740
Bremerton, WA$46,370
Portland, OR$46,100
Mount Vernon, WA$45,960
Bellingham, WA$45,570
Walla Walla, WA$44,920
Spokane, WA$44,510
Kennewick, WA$44,380
Longview, WA$40,510
Yakima, WA$39,710
Lewiston, ID$39,080
Wenatchee, WA$37,610
Laborer and Freight salary in Washington Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Olympia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$76,340
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$71,950
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$63,040
Bus Driver$60,460
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,520
Driver/Sales Worker$45,960
Light Truck Driver$45,820
Stocker and Order Filler$44,070
Packer and Packager$39,920
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$38,990
Salaries for every job in Olympia, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $21.52 ($44,760 a year).

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

Yes: $44,760 against $40,240 nationally, 11% more.

How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $46,190, so Olympia pays 3% less.

Where does Olympia rank for laborer and freight pay?

55 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,020 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.