How much does a laborer and freight make in Providence?
$40,370a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $19.41 an hour or $3,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.41
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 10,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,640Median: $40,370Highest 10%: $57,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,640 | $16.17 | |
| 25th | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| Median | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| 75th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| 90th | $57,150 | $27.48 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $164,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $126,300 |
| Ship Engineer | $119,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $89,880 |
| Tank Car | $83,160 |
| Captain | $75,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $70,170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,610 |
| Bus Driver | $59,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $19.41 ($40,370 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $40,370 against $40,240 nationally, 0% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $41,690, so Providence pays 3% less.
Where does Providence rank for laborer and freight pay?
149 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,150 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.