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How much does a laborer and freight make in Rochester?

$40,050a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $19.25 an hour or $3,338 a month.

Hourly
$19.25
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
161 of 392
Jobs in the area
5,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,830Median: $40,050Highest 10%: $49,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,830$15.78
25th$35,870$17.25
Median$40,050$19.25
75th$43,630$20.98
90th$49,240$23.67

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Syracuse, NY$44,660
Kiryas Joel, NY$44,510
Albany, NY$43,640
New York, NY$43,290
Buffalo, NY$43,130
Utica, NY$41,650
Ithaca, NY$40,590
Kingston, NY$39,420
Glens Falls, NY$39,170
Binghamton, NY$38,740
Elmira, NY$37,280
Watertown, NY$37,280
Laborer and Freight salary in New York Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,740
Bus Driver$62,420
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,920
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$56,080
Bus Driver$51,780
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,210
Driver/Sales Worker$44,760
Light Truck Driver$42,090
Stocker and Order Filler$37,940
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,680
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $19.25 ($40,050 a year).

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

Yes: $40,050 against $40,240 nationally, 0% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $44,630, so Rochester pays 10% less.

Where does Rochester rank for laborer and freight pay?

161 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,240 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.