What are the main factors that influence a Package Handler's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Package Handler?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Package Handler roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Package Handler's salary?

A Package Handler's salary grows with experience: starting around $33,649 for beginners, reaching about $35,004 at mid-level, and approach $35,379 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Package Handler?

Package Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Package Handler roles are District of Columbia $36,700, California $36,561, Massachusetts $36,073. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Package Handler roles make?

Salaries for Package Handler level roles vary by specialization: Package Manager: $118,073; Package Design: $76,289; Package Designer: $72,911; Delivery Driver/Package Handler: $39,217; AM Package Handler: $36,199.

Package Handler Salary in Delaware

How much does a Package Handler make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Package Handler in Delaware is $33,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,731
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,624 to $36,270
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,855

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Package Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,270	$3,023	$698	$17
Average	$33,568	$2,797	$646	$16
25th Percentile	$31,624	$2,635	$608	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Package Handler Salaries

A Package 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 Package Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Package 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-Level (less than 1 year): $33,649
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,972
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,004
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,145
Expert (over 8 years): $35,379

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Package Handler	$33,649
Intermediate Level Package Handler	$33,972
Senior Level Package Handler	$35,004
Specialist Level Package Handler	$35,145
Expert Level Package Handler	$35,379

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How Do Package 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 Package Handlers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $36,700.
California: $36,561.
Massachusetts: $36,073.

District of Columbia $36,700 California $36,561 Massachusetts $36,073 Washington $35,941 New Jersey $35,928 Alaska $35,881 Connecticut $35,424 New York $35,238

Hawaii $34,645 Rhode Island $34,366 Maryland $34,177 Minnesota $33,919 Colorado $33,819 Illinois $33,786 Oregon $33,660 Delaware $33,568

New Hampshire $33,509 Virginia $33,379 Pennsylvania $32,997 Nevada $32,805 North Dakota $32,742 Michigan $32,643 Wisconsin $32,606 Vermont $32,533

Texas $32,331 Maine $32,318 Arizona $32,298 Ohio $32,275 Georgia $31,970 Indiana $31,817 Wyoming $31,788 Utah $31,741

Iowa $31,721 Kansas $31,562 Louisiana $31,516 North Carolina $31,499 Missouri $31,493 Florida $31,363 Montana $31,294 Nebraska $31,227

Kentucky $31,191 South Carolina $31,058 Tennessee $30,975 Idaho $30,942 New Mexico $30,700 Oklahoma $30,647 Alabama $30,452 South Dakota $30,124

Arkansas $29,945 West Virginia $29,849 Mississippi $29,560

Top Paying Cities for Package 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:

Lincoln: $33,416
Little Creek: $33,661
Magnolia: $33,613

Lincoln, DE $33,416 Little Creek, DE $33,661 Magnolia, DE $33,613 Milford, DE $33,501 Marydel, DE $33,556 Millsboro, DE $33,276 Millville, DE $33,328 Milton, DE $33,385

Nassau, DE $33,409 Ocean View, DE $33,322 Rehoboth Beach, DE $33,386 Seaford, DE $33,405 Selbyville, DE $33,267 Smyrna, DE $33,684 Viola, DE $33,529 Woodside, DE $33,619

Bear, DE $33,542 Newark, DE $33,529 Claymont, DE $33,598 Delaware City, DE $33,563 Hockessin, DE $33,526 Kirkwood, DE $33,556 Middletown, DE $33,569 Montchanin, DE $33,534

New Castle, DE $33,539 Odessa, DE $33,586 Port Penn, DE $33,608 Rockland, DE $33,537 Saint Georges, DE $33,559 Townsend, DE $33,610 Winterthur, DE $33,541 Lewes, DE $33,398

Wilmington, DE $33,528 Dover, DE $33,661 Dover Afb, DE $33,484 Bethany Beach, DE $33,287 Bethel, DE $33,321 Bridgeville, DE $33,400 Camden Wyoming, DE $33,566 Cheswold, DE $33,650

Clayton, DE $33,651 Dagsboro, DE $33,264 Delmar, DE $33,210 Ellendale, DE $33,311 Felton, DE $33,499 Fenwick Island, DE $33,271 Frankford, DE $33,213 Frederica, DE $33,532

Georgetown, DE $33,251 Greenwood, DE $33,405 Harbeson, DE $33,286 Harrington, DE $33,456 Hartly, DE $33,560 Houston, DE $33,408 Kenton, DE $33,653 Laurel, DE $33,231

Yorklyn, DE $33,536

Package Handler Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Package Handler roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Package Handler positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Package Handler as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Package Handler

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$50,351	$24.0	50%
Software & Networking	$46,995	$23.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$45,316	$22.0	35%
Financial Services	$41,959	$20.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$40,281	$19.0	20%

Package Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Package 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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$31,624

Average $33,568/year

$36,270

$2,635

Average $2,797/month

$3,023

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Average $646/week

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,270	$3,023	$698	$17
Average	$33,568	$2,797	$646	$16
25th Percentile	$31,624	$2,635	$608	$15

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