How much does a laborer and freight make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $20.48 an hour or $3,549 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.48
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 28,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| 25th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| Median | $42,590 | $20.48 | |
| 75th | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| 90th | $55,190 | $26.53 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $20.48 ($42,590 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $42,590 against $40,240 nationally, 6% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $45,740, so Washington pays 7% less.
Where does Washington rank for laborer and freight pay?
110 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,190 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.