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How much does a laborer and freight make in State College?

$36,970a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the State College, PA metro area. That is $17.77 an hour or $3,081 a month.

Hourly
$17.77
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
302 of 392
Jobs in the area
470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,070Median: $36,970Highest 10%: $47,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,070$14.46
25th$33,580$16.14
Median$36,970$17.77
75th$45,410$21.83
90th$47,980$23.07

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Chambersburg, PA$47,540
Reading, PA$46,040
Harrisburg, PA$43,640
Philadelphia, PA$43,460
York, PA$43,380
Scranton, PA$42,900
Lancaster, PA$42,440
Allentown, PA$42,380
Pittsburgh, PA$41,830
Lebanon, PA$38,750
Williamsport, PA$38,570
Gettysburg, PA$38,390
Johnstown, PA$37,830
Erie, PA$36,980
Altoona, PA$36,970
Laborer and Freight salary in Pennsylvania Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in State College

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,130
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$55,290
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$48,940
Bus Driver$45,660
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,860
Light Truck Driver$39,270
Driver/Sales Worker$37,070
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,230
Stocker and Order Filler$33,890
Packer and Packager$32,680
Salaries for every job in State College, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the State College, PA metro area is $17.77 ($36,970 a year).

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

No: $36,970 against $40,240 nationally, 8% less.

How does State College compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $42,480, so State College pays 13% less.

Where does State College rank for laborer and freight pay?

302 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,980 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.