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

A Materials Handler's salary grows with experience: a Materials Handler I (0-1 years)earns $38,395, a Materials Handler (1-3 years)earns $42,805, a Materials Handler III (3-5 years)earns $48,299, a Materials Handling Supervisor (5+ years)earns $79,654,

What are the highest paying states for a Materials Handler?

Materials Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Materials Handler roles are District of Columbia $46,079, California $45,904, Massachusetts $45,293. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Materials Handler roles make?

Salaries for Materials Handler level roles vary by specialization: Senior Materials Handler: $46,690; Materials Handler III: $46,622; Forklift Operator/Materials Handler: $42,760; Intermediate Materials Handler: $41,320; Materials Handler II: $41,319.

Materials Handler Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Materials Handler make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Materials Handler in Rhode Island is $43,149 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,086
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,128 to $47,827
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,377

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Materials Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,827	$3,986	$920	$23
Average	$43,149	$3,596	$830	$21
25th Percentile	$40,128	$3,344	$772	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Materials Handler Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $46,079.
California: $45,904.
Massachusetts: $45,293.

District of Columbia $46,079 California $45,904 Massachusetts $45,293 Washington $45,126 New Jersey $45,109 Alaska $45,051 Connecticut $44,477 New York $44,244

Hawaii $43,499 Rhode Island $43,149 Maryland $42,912 Minnesota $42,587 Colorado $42,463 Illinois $42,421 Oregon $42,263 Delaware $42,146

New Hampshire $42,073 Virginia $41,909 Pennsylvania $41,430 Nevada $41,189 North Dakota $41,110 Michigan $40,985 Wisconsin $40,939 Vermont $40,848

Texas $40,594 Maine $40,577 Arizona $40,552 Ohio $40,523 Georgia $40,140 Indiana $39,949 Wyoming $39,911 Utah $39,853

Iowa $39,828 Kansas $39,628 Louisiana $39,570 North Carolina $39,549 Missouri $39,541 Florida $39,379 Montana $39,291 Nebraska $39,208

Kentucky $39,162 South Carolina $38,996 Tennessee $38,892 Idaho $38,850 New Mexico $38,546 Oklahoma $38,480 Alabama $38,234 South Dakota $37,822

Arkansas $37,597 West Virginia $37,477 Mississippi $37,115

Top Paying Cities for Materials 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: $43,857
Albion: $43,128
Ashaway: $44,023

Adamsville, RI $43,857 Albion, RI $43,128 Ashaway, RI $44,023 Barrington, RI $43,128 Block Island, RI $43,794 Bradford, RI $43,994 Bristol, RI $43,087 Carolina, RI $43,636

Charlestown, RI $43,682 Chepachet, RI $43,045 Clayville, RI $43,087 Coventry, RI $43,045 West Greenwich, RI $43,016 East Greenwich, RI $43,074 Exeter, RI $43,994 Fiskeville, RI $43,128

Forestdale, RI $43,087 Foster, RI $43,016 Glendale, RI $43,016 Greene, RI $43,499 Greenville, RI $43,128 Harmony, RI $43,116 Harrisville, RI $43,045 Hope, RI $43,128

Hope Valley, RI $44,023 Hopkinton, RI $44,036 Jamestown, RI $43,595 Kenyon, RI $43,982 Little Compton, RI $43,840 Manville, RI $43,128 Mapleville, RI $43,016 Newport, RI $43,603

Middletown, RI $43,786 North Kingstown, RI $43,004 North Scituate, RI $43,116 Oakland, RI $43,058 Pascoag, RI $43,033 Pawtucket, RI $43,128 Central Falls, RI $43,128 Cumberland, RI $43,128

Lincoln, RI $43,128 Portsmouth, RI $43,428 Prudence Island, RI $43,045 Rockville, RI $44,036 Saunderstown, RI $43,620 Shannock, RI $43,969 Slatersville, RI $43,087 Slocum, RI $43,620

Tiverton, RI $43,869 Wakefield, RI $43,574 Kingston, RI $43,582 Narragansett, RI $43,590 Peace Dale, RI $43,574 Warren, RI $43,116 Warwick, RI $43,128 Westerly, RI $44,048

West Kingston, RI $43,607 West Warwick, RI $43,128 Wood River Junction, RI $43,994 Woonsocket, RI $43,087 North Smithfield, RI $43,116 Wyoming, RI $43,982 Providence, RI $43,128 Cranston, RI $43,128

North Providence, RI $43,128 East Providence, RI $43,128 Riverside, RI $43,128 Rumford, RI $43,128 Smithfield, RI $43,128 Johnston, RI $43,128

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

Understanding how a Materials 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 March 01, 2026

$40,128

Average $43,149/year

$47,827

$3,344

Average $3,596/month

$3,986

$772

Average $830/week

$920

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,827	$3,986	$920	$23
Average	$43,149	$3,596	$830	$21
25th Percentile	$40,128	$3,344	$772	$19

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