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

How does experience change A Package Handler's salary?

A Package Handler's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,464 for beginners, reaching about $35,854 at mid-level, and approach $36,238 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 $36,716, California $36,576, Massachusetts $36,089. 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: $117,982; Package Design: $76,316; Package Designer: $72,890; Delivery Driver/Package Handler: $39,220; AM Package Handler: $36,193.

Package Handler Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Package Handler make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Package Handler in Rhode Island is $34,381 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,672
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,385 to $37,151
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,568

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Package Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,151	$3,096	$714	$18
Average	$34,381	$2,865	$661	$17
25th Percentile	$32,385	$2,699	$623	$16

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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): $34,464
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,797
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,854
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,998
Expert (over 8 years): $36,238

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Package Handler	$34,464
Intermediate Level Package Handler	$34,797
Senior Level Package Handler	$35,854
Specialist Level Package Handler	$35,998
Expert Level Package Handler	$36,238

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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: $36,716.
California: $36,576.
Massachusetts: $36,089.

District of Columbia $36,716 California $36,576 Massachusetts $36,089 Washington $35,956 New Jersey $35,943 Alaska $35,897 Connecticut $35,439 New York $35,253

Hawaii $34,660 Rhode Island $34,381 Maryland $34,192 Minnesota $33,934 Colorado $33,834 Illinois $33,801 Oregon $33,675 Delaware $33,582

New Hampshire $33,524 Virginia $33,393 Pennsylvania $33,012 Nevada $32,819 North Dakota $32,756 Michigan $32,657 Wisconsin $32,620 Vermont $32,547

Texas $32,345 Maine $32,332 Arizona $32,312 Ohio $32,289 Georgia $31,984 Indiana $31,831 Wyoming $31,801 Utah $31,755

Iowa $31,735 Kansas $31,576 Louisiana $31,529 North Carolina $31,513 Missouri $31,506 Florida $31,377 Montana $31,307 Nebraska $31,241

Kentucky $31,204 South Carolina $31,072 Tennessee $30,989 Idaho $30,956 New Mexico $30,714 Oklahoma $30,661 Alabama $30,465 South Dakota $30,137

Arkansas $29,958 West Virginia $29,861 Mississippi $29,573

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:

Adamsville: $34,945
Albion: $34,365
Ashaway: $35,078

Adamsville, RI $34,945 Albion, RI $34,365 Ashaway, RI $35,078 Barrington, RI $34,365 Block Island, RI $34,895 Bradford, RI $35,054 Bristol, RI $34,331 Carolina, RI $34,769

Charlestown, RI $34,806 Chepachet, RI $34,298 Clayville, RI $34,331 Coventry, RI $34,298 West Greenwich, RI $34,275 East Greenwich, RI $34,322 Exeter, RI $35,054 Fiskeville, RI $34,365

Forestdale, RI $34,331 Foster, RI $34,275 Glendale, RI $34,275 Greene, RI $34,660 Greenville, RI $34,365 Harmony, RI $34,355 Harrisville, RI $34,298 Hope, RI $34,365

Hope Valley, RI $35,078 Hopkinton, RI $35,088 Jamestown, RI $34,736 Kenyon, RI $35,044 Little Compton, RI $34,932 Manville, RI $34,365 Mapleville, RI $34,275 Newport, RI $34,743

Middletown, RI $34,889 North Kingstown, RI $34,265 North Scituate, RI $34,355 Oakland, RI $34,308 Pascoag, RI $34,288 Pawtucket, RI $34,365 Central Falls, RI $34,365 Cumberland, RI $34,365

Lincoln, RI $34,365 Portsmouth, RI $34,603 Prudence Island, RI $34,298 Rockville, RI $35,088 Saunderstown, RI $34,756 Shannock, RI $35,034 Slatersville, RI $34,331 Slocum, RI $34,756

Tiverton, RI $34,955 Wakefield, RI $34,719 Kingston, RI $34,726 Narragansett, RI $34,733 Peace Dale, RI $34,719 Warren, RI $34,355 Warwick, RI $34,365 Westerly, RI $35,097

West Kingston, RI $34,746 West Warwick, RI $34,365 Wood River Junction, RI $35,054 Woonsocket, RI $34,331 North Smithfield, RI $34,355 Wyoming, RI $35,044 Providence, RI $34,365 Cranston, RI $34,365

North Providence, RI $34,365 East Providence, RI $34,365 Riverside, RI $34,365 Rumford, RI $34,365 Smithfield, RI $34,365 Johnston, RI $34,365

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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$32,385

Average $34,381/year

$37,151

$2,699

Average $2,865/month

$3,096

$623

Average $661/week

$714

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,151	$3,096	$714	$18
Average	$34,381	$2,865	$661	$17
25th Percentile	$32,385	$2,699	$623	$16

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