What are the main factors that influence an Intermediate Materials Handler's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Intermediate Materials Handler's salary?

An Intermediate Materials Handler's salary grows with experience: an Entry Materials Handler (0-1 years)earns $38,426, a Intermediate Materials Handler (1-3 years)earns $42,840, a Forklift/Jack Materials Handler III (3-5 years)earns $48,338, a Materials Load Planning Supervisor (5+ years)earns $79,717,

What are the highest paying states for an Intermediate Materials Handler?

Intermediate Materials Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Intermediate Materials Handler roles are District of Columbia $45,750, California $45,580, Massachusetts $44,970. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Intermediate Materials Handler roles make?

Salaries for Intermediate Materials Handler level roles vary by specialization: Intermediate Materials Engineer: $90,500; Intermediate Materials Planner: $71,100; Senior Materials Handler: $46,690; Materials Handler III: $46,622; Forklift Operator/Materials Handler: $42,760.

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Intermediate Materials Handler Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Intermediate Materials Handler make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Intermediate Materials Handler in Rhode Island is $42,840 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Intermediate Materials Handler's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,666
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,900 to $47,460
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,223

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Intermediate Materials Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,460	$3,955	$913	$23
Average	$42,840	$3,570	$824	$21
25th Percentile	$39,900	$3,325	$767	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Intermediate Materials Handler Salaries

An Intermediate Materials Handler's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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): $38,426
Intermediate Materials Handler (1-3 years): $42,840
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler III (3-5 years): $48,338
Materials Load Planning Supervisor (5+ years): $79,717

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Materials Handler	0-1 years	$38,426
Intermediate Materials Handler	1-3 years	$42,840
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler III	3-5 years	$48,338
Materials Load Planning Supervisor	5+ years	$79,717

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How Do Intermediate Materials Handler Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Intermediate Materials Handlers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,750.
California: $45,580.
Massachusetts: $44,970.

District of Columbia $45,750 California $45,580 Massachusetts $44,970 Washington $44,810 New Jersey $44,790 Alaska $44,730 Connecticut $44,160 New York $43,930

Hawaii $43,190 Rhode Island $42,840 Maryland $42,610 Minnesota $42,290 Colorado $42,160 Illinois $42,120 Oregon $41,960 Delaware $41,850

New Hampshire $41,780 Virginia $41,610 Pennsylvania $41,140 Nevada $40,900 North Dakota $40,820 Michigan $40,700 Wisconsin $40,650 Vermont $40,560

Texas $40,310 Maine $40,290 Arizona $40,270 Ohio $40,240 Georgia $39,860 Indiana $39,670 Wyoming $39,630 Utah $39,570

Iowa $39,550 Kansas $39,350 Louisiana $39,290 North Carolina $39,270 Missouri $39,260 Florida $39,100 Montana $39,010 Nebraska $38,930

Kentucky $38,890 South Carolina $38,720 Tennessee $38,620 Idaho $38,580 New Mexico $38,270 Oklahoma $38,210 Alabama $37,960 South Dakota $37,560

Arkansas $37,330 West Virginia $37,210 Mississippi $36,850

Top Paying Cities for Intermediate Materials Handlers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $43,550
Albion: $42,820
Ashaway: $43,710

Adamsville, RI $43,550 Albion, RI $42,820 Ashaway, RI $43,710 Barrington, RI $42,820 Block Island, RI $43,480 Bradford, RI $43,680 Bristol, RI $42,780 Carolina, RI $43,330

Charlestown, RI $43,370 Chepachet, RI $42,740 Clayville, RI $42,780 Coventry, RI $42,740 West Greenwich, RI $42,710 East Greenwich, RI $42,770 Exeter, RI $43,680 Fiskeville, RI $42,820

Forestdale, RI $42,780 Foster, RI $42,710 Glendale, RI $42,710 Greene, RI $43,190 Greenville, RI $42,820 Harmony, RI $42,810 Harrisville, RI $42,740 Hope, RI $42,820

Hope Valley, RI $43,710 Hopkinton, RI $43,720 Jamestown, RI $43,290 Kenyon, RI $43,670 Little Compton, RI $43,530 Manville, RI $42,820 Mapleville, RI $42,710 Newport, RI $43,290

Middletown, RI $43,480 North Kingstown, RI $42,700 North Scituate, RI $42,810 Oakland, RI $42,750 Pascoag, RI $42,730 Pawtucket, RI $42,820 Central Falls, RI $42,820 Cumberland, RI $42,820

Lincoln, RI $42,820 Portsmouth, RI $43,120 Prudence Island, RI $42,740 Rockville, RI $43,720 Saunderstown, RI $43,310 Shannock, RI $43,660 Slatersville, RI $42,780 Slocum, RI $43,310

Tiverton, RI $43,560 Wakefield, RI $43,270 Kingston, RI $43,270 Narragansett, RI $43,280 Peace Dale, RI $43,270 Warren, RI $42,810 Warwick, RI $42,820 Westerly, RI $43,740

West Kingston, RI $43,300 West Warwick, RI $42,820 Wood River Junction, RI $43,680 Woonsocket, RI $42,780 North Smithfield, RI $42,810 Wyoming, RI $43,670 Providence, RI $42,820 Cranston, RI $42,820

North Providence, RI $42,820 East Providence, RI $42,820 Riverside, RI $42,820 Rumford, RI $42,820 Smithfield, RI $42,820 Johnston, RI $42,820

Intermediate Materials Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Intermediate Materials Handler's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$39,900

Average $42,840/year

$47,460

$3,325

Average $3,570/month

$3,955

$767

Average $824/week

$913

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,460	$3,955	$913	$23
Average	$42,840	$3,570	$824	$21
25th Percentile	$39,900	$3,325	$767	$19

Intermediate Materials Handler Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Intermediate Materials Handler, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Forklift/Jack Materials Handler III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $48,400 - a projected growth of 13% over your current level.

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