As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Akutan, AK is $35,671, equivalent to $17 per hour, $686 weekly, or $2,973 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cargo Handler in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cargo Handler in Akutan, AK vary widely, spanning from $30,964 to $40,214. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,207) and 75th percentile ($38,049), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,214 per year. This $4,842 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Inventory Control, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Akutan Cargo Handler often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cargo Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,964 Akutan, AK August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,207 Akutan, AK August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,671 Akutan, AK August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $38,049 Akutan, AK August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $40,214 Akutan, AK August 01, 2026
25% $33,207 10% $30,964 90% $40,214 75% $38,049 $35,671 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Cargo Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Materials Handler II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Cargo Handler in Akutan, AK. The base salary for Cargo Handler ranges from $33,207 to $38,049 with the average base salary of $35,671. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,769 to $43,997 with the average total cash compensation of $39,397.

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About Akutan, Alaska    Akutan (ACK-oo-tan) (Achan-ingiiga in Aleut) is a city on Akutan Island in the Aleutians East Borough of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, United States....More

Akutan, Alaska  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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