Intermediate Materials Handler Salary in East Glastonbury, CT

How Experience Level Affects Intermediate Materials Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Intermediate Materials Handler's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

• Entry Materials Handler (0-1 years): $39,064
• Intermediate Materials Handler (1-3 years): $43,574
• Forklift/Jack Materials Handler III (3-5 years): $49,181
• Materials Load Planning Supervisor (5+ years): $81,178

Intermediate Materials Handler Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Intermediate Materials Handler salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $48,785. While startup companies pay approximate $41,271.

Intermediate Materials Handler Salary by Company Size

Intermediate Materials Handler Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Intermediate Materials Handler roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Intermediate Materials Handler positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Intermediate Materials Handler as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Intermediate Materials Handler