Material Handler 3 Salary in the United States

How much does a Material Handler 3 make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Material Handler 3 in the United States is $47,180 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Material Handler 3's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,718
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,485 to $51,649
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,121
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Material Handler 3 Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,649 $4,304 $993 $25
Average $47,180 $3,932 $907 $23
25th Percentile $43,485 $3,624 $836 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Material Handler 3 Salaries

A Material Handler 3'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 3 Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Material Handler 3'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): $45,897
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $46,154
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,667
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,437
  • Expert (over 8 years): $49,253
Levels Salary
Entry Level Material Handler 3$45,897
Intermediate Level Material Handler 3$46,154
Senior Level Material Handler 3$46,667
Specialist Level Material Handler 3$47,437
Expert Level Material Handler 3$49,253
$45,897 0 yr
$46,154 < 2 yrs
$46,667 2-4 yrs
$47,437 5-8 yrs
$49,253 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Material Handler 3s

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: $59,509
  • San Francisco: $58,924
  • Oakland: $57,617

What Skills Can Increase a Material Handler 3's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.4% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Inventory Control (Mentioned in 3.31% 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 1.57% 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
Commitment 3.4%
Inventory Control 3.31%
ERP 1.57%
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 3's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$52,370
11%
Coordination
$50,483
7%
Communicates Effectively
$50,483
7%
Purchasing
$50,483
7%
Written Communication
$50,011
6%
ERP
$50,011
6%
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How Education impacts a Material Handler 3's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Material Handler 3s enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 3 with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $45,466 and $48,159).

Material Handler 3 Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Material Handler 3
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.8%
High School 76.4%
Associates 12.7%
Bachelors 9.1%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Material Handler 3 Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Material Handler 3'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 3

Salaries for a Material Handler 3 can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,672 in 2023 to around $48,295 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Material Handler 3 salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Material Handler 3 Over Time

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$49,672
2024
$48,721
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2024 $48,721
2025 $48,295
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