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How much does a laborer and freight make in South Bend?

$38,830a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $18.67 an hour or $3,236 a month.

Hourly
$18.67
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
196 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,870Median: $38,830Highest 10%: $53,460
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,870$14.84
25th$35,620$17.13
Median$38,830$18.67
75th$45,970$22.10
90th$53,460$25.70

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Louisville, KY$46,830
Indianapolis, IN$44,180
Evansville, IN$42,170
Elkhart, IN$40,820
Chicago, IL$40,550
Cincinnati, OH$40,240
Kokomo, IN$39,040
Columbus, IN$38,510
Bloomington, IN$38,130
Fort Wayne, IN$37,860
Michigan City, IN$37,820
Muncie, IN$37,490
Terre Haute, IN$37,420
Lafayette, IN$37,310
Laborer and Freight salary in Indiana Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,250
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$60,080
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,820
Bus Driver$47,150
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,350
Light Truck Driver$43,300
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$37,780
Driver/Sales Worker$36,970
Stocker and Order Filler$36,780
Packer and Packager$35,790
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $18.67 ($38,830 a year).

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

No: $38,830 against $40,240 nationally, 4% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $41,340, so South Bend pays 6% less.

Where does South Bend rank for laborer and freight pay?

196 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,460 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.