How much does a Materials Handler make in Buffalo, NY? The average Materials Handler salary in Buffalo, NY is $42,540 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $38,586 and $47,491. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Materials Handler

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Department of Defense - VENTURA , CA
Duties * You will identify type of material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, shelving, restraints) necessary to move or store heavy, bulky, or odd-shaped ite
- 1 day ago
Chenega Corporation - HAGERSTOWN , MD
Summary The Materials Handler I works semi-independently in a fast-paced warehouse environment, receiving detailed supervision and guidance. Receives daily work
- 1 day ago
Department of the Army - COLUMBUS , OH
Duties As a MATERIALS HANDLER (SSC), WG-6907-7, you will perform the following duties: (1) Serves as a Small Shop Chief performing all of the following tasks: (
- 1 day ago
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory - LAUREL , MD
Description We are seeking a Materials Handler I/II (Mover) tosupport the relocation of staff and laboratory equipment, arrange conference rooms, and pick up an
- 2 days ago
Department of Defense - PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD , ME
Duties * Loads and unloads freight on or from, trucks or other conveyances and pack and unpack boxes, carton and other containers. Determines quantities of mate
- 1 day ago
Department of the Air Force - PORTLAND , OR
Duties As a MATERIALS HANDLER (TITLE 32), WG-6907-6, this position is located in the Air National Guard, Mission Support Group, Logistics Readiness Squadron. Th
- 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Materials Handler in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Materials Handler ranges from $38,586 to $47,491 with the average base salary of $42,540. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,958 to $48,442 with the average total cash compensation of $43,210.

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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