How much does a laborer and freight make in Portland?
$46,100a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $22.16 an hour or $3,842 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.16
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 18,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,870Median: $46,100Highest 10%: $61,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 25th | $39,460 | $18.97 | |
| Median | $46,100 | $22.16 | |
| 75th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| 90th | $61,210 | $29.43 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.
| Albany, OR | $47,150 |
| Bend, OR | $45,520 |
| Salem, OR | $40,360 |
| Eugene, OR | $38,920 |
| Medford, OR | $37,980 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $37,780 |
| Corvallis, OR | $37,760 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $173,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,900 |
| Captain | $93,440 |
| Ship Engineer | $88,800 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $80,260 |
| Bus Driver | $80,170 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,830 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $63,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $22.16 ($46,100 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $46,100 against $40,240 nationally, 15% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $44,750, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for laborer and freight pay?
32 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,210 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.