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 $34,467 for beginners, reaching about $35,856 at mid-level, and approach $36,240 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 $36,719, California $36,579, Massachusetts $36,092. 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: $117,969; Package Design: $76,316; Package Designer: $72,887; Delivery Driver/Package Handler: $39,221; AM Package Handler: $36,193.

Package Handler Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Package Handler make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Package Handler in Rhode Island is $34,384 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): $39,673
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,391 to $37,153
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,577

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Package Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,153	$3,096	$714	$18
Average	$34,384	$2,865	$661	$17
25th Percentile	$32,391	$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): $34,467
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,799
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,856
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,000
Expert (over 8 years): $36,240

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Package Handler	$34,467
Intermediate Level Package Handler	$34,799
Senior Level Package Handler	$35,856
Specialist Level Package Handler	$36,000
Expert Level Package Handler	$36,240

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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: $36,719.
California: $36,579.
Massachusetts: $36,092.

District of Columbia $36,719 California $36,579 Massachusetts $36,092 Washington $35,959 New Jersey $35,946 Alaska $35,899 Connecticut $35,442 New York $35,256

Hawaii $34,662 Rhode Island $34,384 Maryland $34,195 Minnesota $33,936 Colorado $33,837 Illinois $33,804 Oregon $33,678 Delaware $33,585

New Hampshire $33,526 Virginia $33,396 Pennsylvania $33,014 Nevada $32,822 North Dakota $32,759 Michigan $32,659 Wisconsin $32,623 Vermont $32,550

Texas $32,348 Maine $32,334 Arizona $32,315 Ohio $32,291 Georgia $31,986 Indiana $31,834 Wyoming $31,804 Utah $31,757

Iowa $31,737 Kansas $31,578 Louisiana $31,532 North Carolina $31,515 Missouri $31,509 Florida $31,379 Montana $31,310 Nebraska $31,243

Kentucky $31,207 South Carolina $31,074 Tennessee $30,991 Idaho $30,958 New Mexico $30,716 Oklahoma $30,663 Alabama $30,467 South Dakota $30,139

Arkansas $29,960 West Virginia $29,864 Mississippi $29,575

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: $34,948
Albion: $34,367
Ashaway: $35,080

Adamsville, RI $34,948 Albion, RI $34,367 Ashaway, RI $35,080 Barrington, RI $34,367 Block Island, RI $34,898 Bradford, RI $35,057 Bristol, RI $34,334 Carolina, RI $34,772

Charlestown, RI $34,808 Chepachet, RI $34,301 Clayville, RI $34,334 Coventry, RI $34,301 West Greenwich, RI $34,278 East Greenwich, RI $34,324 Exeter, RI $35,057 Fiskeville, RI $34,367

Forestdale, RI $34,334 Foster, RI $34,278 Glendale, RI $34,278 Greene, RI $34,662 Greenville, RI $34,367 Harmony, RI $34,357 Harrisville, RI $34,301 Hope, RI $34,367

Hope Valley, RI $35,080 Hopkinton, RI $35,090 Jamestown, RI $34,739 Kenyon, RI $35,047 Little Compton, RI $34,934 Manville, RI $34,367 Mapleville, RI $34,278 Newport, RI $34,745

Middletown, RI $34,891 North Kingstown, RI $34,268 North Scituate, RI $34,357 Oakland, RI $34,311 Pascoag, RI $34,291 Pawtucket, RI $34,367 Central Falls, RI $34,367 Cumberland, RI $34,367

Lincoln, RI $34,367 Portsmouth, RI $34,606 Prudence Island, RI $34,301 Rockville, RI $35,090 Saunderstown, RI $34,759 Shannock, RI $35,037 Slatersville, RI $34,334 Slocum, RI $34,759

Tiverton, RI $34,958 Wakefield, RI $34,722 Kingston, RI $34,729 Narragansett, RI $34,735 Peace Dale, RI $34,722 Warren, RI $34,357 Warwick, RI $34,367 Westerly, RI $35,100

West Kingston, RI $34,749 West Warwick, RI $34,367 Wood River Junction, RI $35,057 Woonsocket, RI $34,334 North Smithfield, RI $34,357 Wyoming, RI $35,047 Providence, RI $34,367 Cranston, RI $34,367

North Providence, RI $34,367 East Providence, RI $34,367 Riverside, RI $34,367 Rumford, RI $34,367 Smithfield, RI $34,367 Johnston, RI $34,367

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 January 01, 2026

$32,391

Average $34,384/year

$37,153

$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	$37,153	$3,096	$714	$18
Average	$34,384	$2,865	$661	$17
25th Percentile	$32,391	$2,699	$623	$16

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