As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Alligator, MS is $28,626, equivalent to $14 per hour, $551 weekly, or $2,386 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 Alligator, MS vary widely, spanning from $24,851 to $32,271. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($26,650) and 75th percentile ($30,534), while top earners (90th percentile) make $32,271 per year. This $3,884 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, Alligator Cargo Handler often earn 3.2% 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 $24,851 Alligator, MS November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $26,650 Alligator, MS November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $28,626 Alligator, MS November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,534 Alligator, MS November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $32,271 Alligator, MS November 01, 2026
25% $26,650 10% $24,851 90% $32,271 75% $30,534 $28,626 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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About Alligator, Mississippi    Alligator is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 208 at the 2010 census. In 2009, Tommie "Tomaso" Brown was elec....More

Alligator, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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