How much does a laborer and freight make in Pennsylvania?
$42,480a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in Pennsylvania. That is $20.42 an hour or $3,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.42
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 131,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $42,480Highest 10%: $56,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| Median | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| 75th | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| 90th | $56,280 | $27.06 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chambersburg, PA | $47,540 |
| Reading, PA | $46,040 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $43,640 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $43,460 |
| York, PA | $43,380 |
| Scranton, PA | $42,900 |
| Lancaster, PA | $42,440 |
| Allentown, PA | $42,380 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $41,830 |
| Lebanon, PA | $38,750 |
| Williamsport, PA | $38,570 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $38,390 |
| Johnstown, PA | $37,830 |
| Erie, PA | $36,980 |
| Altoona, PA | $36,970 |
| State College, PA | $36,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 17. Nebraska | $42,910 |
| 18. Kentucky | $42,770 |
| 19. Maine | $42,640 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $42,480 |
| 21. Utah | $42,370 |
| 22. New Hampshire | $42,110 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $41,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $20.42 ($42,480 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $42,480 against $40,240 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for laborer and freight pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays laborer and freights the most?
Chambersburg, PA, with a median of $47,540 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.