How much does a laborer and freight make in Portland?
$45,350a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $21.80 an hour or $3,779 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.80
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $45,350Highest 10%: $57,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| Median | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| 75th | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| 90th | $57,290 | $27.54 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.
| Lewiston, ME | $43,780 |
| Bangor, ME | $41,600 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Transportation Inspector | $80,860 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $74,650 |
| Captain | $74,140 |
| Bus Driver | $63,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,610 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,900 |
| Bus Driver | $51,910 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $50,310 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $48,430 |
| Light Truck Driver | $46,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $21.80 ($45,350 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $45,350 against $40,240 nationally, 13% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $42,640, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for laborer and freight pay?
48 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,290 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.