As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Alabama is $30,480, equivalent to $15 per hour, $586 weekly, or $2,540 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cargo Handler in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cargo Handler in Alabama vary widely, spanning from $26,464 to $34,361. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($28,378) and 75th percentile ($32,511), while top earners (90th percentile) make $34,361 per year. This $4,133 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, Alabama Cargo Handler often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide for Cargo Handler job salary. 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 $26,464 AL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $28,378 AL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,480 AL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $32,511 AL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $34,361 AL January 01, 2026
25% $28,378 10% $26,464 90% $34,361 75% $32,511 $30,480 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $31,034 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $33,080 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $30,110 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $32,462 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $32,868 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $32,194 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $32,501 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $32,346 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $32,681 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $31,679 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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