As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Ambler, AK is $36,315, equivalent to $17 per hour, $698 weekly, or $3,026 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 Ambler, AK vary widely, spanning from $31,531 to $40,940. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,811) and 75th percentile ($38,736), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,940 per year. This $4,925 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, Ambler Cargo Handler often earn 1.1% 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 $31,531 Ambler, AK January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,811 Ambler, AK January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,315 Ambler, AK January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $38,736 Ambler, AK January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $40,940 Ambler, AK January 01, 2026
25% $33,811 10% $31,531 90% $40,940 75% $38,736 $36,315 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 1 years experience
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About Ambler, Alaska    Ambler (Inupiaq: Ivisaappaat, IPA: [ivisaːpːaːt]) is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2010 census the population was ....More

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

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