How much does a laborer and freight make in St. Louis?
$41,780a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $20.09 an hour or $3,482 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.09
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 128 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 21,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,770Median: $41,780Highest 10%: $55,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,770 | $15.27 | |
| 25th | $36,020 | $17.32 | |
| Median | $41,780 | $20.09 | |
| 75th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 90th | $55,780 | $26.82 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.
| St. Joseph, MO | $44,100 |
| Kansas City, MO | $41,700 |
| Joplin, MO | $39,400 |
| Springfield, MO | $38,360 |
| Columbia, MO | $38,070 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,430 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $36,400 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $20.09 ($41,780 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $41,780 against $40,240 nationally, 4% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $39,080, so St. Louis pays 7% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for laborer and freight pay?
128 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,780 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.