As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Alanson, MI is $30,828, equivalent to $15 per hour, $593 weekly, or $2,569 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 Alanson, MI vary widely, spanning from $26,767 to $34,754. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($28,702) and 75th percentile ($32,883), while top earners (90th percentile) make $34,754 per year. This $4,181 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, Alanson Cargo Handler often earn 5.6% lower 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 $26,767 Alanson, MI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $28,702 Alanson, MI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,828 Alanson, MI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $32,883 Alanson, MI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $34,754 Alanson, MI January 01, 2026
25% $28,702 10% $26,767 90% $34,754 75% $32,883 $30,828 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 1 years experience
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About Alanson, Michigan    Alanson (/əˈlæn.sən/ ə-LAN-sən) is a village in Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 738 at the 2010 census. Alanson is in ....More

Alanson, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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