How much does a laborer and freight make in Salem?
$40,360a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $19.40 an hour or $3,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.40
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 150 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,580Median: $40,360Highest 10%: $56,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,580 | $15.18 | |
| 25th | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| Median | $40,360 | $19.40 | |
| 75th | $47,890 | $23.02 | |
| 90th | $56,940 | $27.38 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.
| Albany, OR | $47,150 |
| Portland, OR | $46,100 |
| Bend, OR | $45,520 |
| Eugene, OR | $38,920 |
| Medford, OR | $37,980 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $37,780 |
| Corvallis, OR | $37,760 |
Related jobs in Salem
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $19.40 ($40,360 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $40,360 against $40,240 nationally, 0% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $44,750, so Salem pays 10% less.
Where does Salem rank for laborer and freight pay?
150 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,940 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.