Material Handler Hourly Salary in the United States

How much does a Material Handler Hourly make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Material Handler Hourly in the United States is $36,808 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,542
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,327 to $39,286
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,067
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Material Handler Hourly Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $39,286 $3,274 $756 $19
Average $36,808 $3,067 $708 $18
25th Percentile $34,327 $2,861 $660 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Material Handler Hourly Salaries

A Material Handler Hourly'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Material Handler Hourly Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Material Handler Hourly'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): $36,437
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $36,626
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $37,063
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,355
  • Expert (over 8 years): $37,428
Levels Salary
Entry Level Material Handler Hourly$36,437
Intermediate Level Material Handler Hourly$36,626
Senior Level Material Handler Hourly$37,063
Specialist Level Material Handler Hourly$37,355
Expert Level Material Handler Hourly$37,428
$36,437 0 yr
$36,626 < 2 yrs
$37,063 2-4 yrs
$37,355 5-8 yrs
$37,428 > 8 yrs
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How Do Material Handler Hourly 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 Material Handler Hourlies. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $40,754.
  • California: $40,599.
  • Massachusetts: $40,058.

Top Paying Cities for Material Handler Hourlies

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:

  • San Jose: $46,426
  • San Francisco: $45,970
  • Oakland: $44,950

What Skills Can Increase a Material Handler Hourly's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.15% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Inventory Control (Mentioned in 3.09% Job Postings): Inventory control or stock control can be broadly defined as "the activity of checking a shop’s stock." However, a more focused definition takes into account the more science-based, methodical practice of not only verifying a business' inventory but also focusing on the many related facets of inventory management (such as forecasting future demand) "within an organisation to meet the demand placed upon that business economically." Other facets of inventory control include supply chain management, production control, financial flexibility, and customer satisfaction. At the root of inventory control, however, is the inventory control problem, which involves determining when to order, how much to order, and the logistics (where) of those decisions. An extension of inventory control is the inventory control system. This may come in the form of a technological system and its programmed software used for managing various aspects of inventory problems , or it may refer to a methodology (which may include the use of technological barriers) for handling loss prevention in a business.
  • ERP (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.15%
Inventory Control 3.09%
ERP 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Material Handler Hourly's salary.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Troubleshooting
$39,385
7%
Microsoft Office
$39,017
6%
Hard Working
$38,649
5%
Leadership
$38,649
5%
Standard Operating Procedures
$38,280
4%
Inventory Management
$38,280
4%
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How Education impacts a Material Handler Hourly's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Material Handler Hourlies enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Material Handler Hourly with a No Diploma is between $33,924 and $35,972).

Material Handler Hourly Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Material Handler Hourly
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.7%
High School 67.3%
Associates 11.2%
Bachelors 16.8%
Masters 0.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Material Handler Hourly Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Material Handler Hourly'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

Salary Trends for Material Handler Hourly

Salaries for a Material Handler Hourly can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,677 in 2023 to around $40,401 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Material Handler Hourly salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Material Handler Hourly Over Time

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2023
$40,677
2024
$40,693
2025
$40,401
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2024 $40,693
2025 $40,401
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