As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Arizona is $32,306, equivalent to $16 per hour, $621 weekly, or $2,692 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 Arizona vary widely, spanning from $28,045 to $36,419. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($30,076) and 75th percentile ($34,459), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,419 per year. This $4,383 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, Arizona Cargo Handler often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Arizona currently ranks 27 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 $28,045 AZ November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,076 AZ November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $32,306 AZ November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $34,459 AZ November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,419 AZ November 01, 2026
25% $30,076 10% $28,045 90% $36,419 75% $34,459 $32,306 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $34,720 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $34,646 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $34,617 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $34,614 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $35,921 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $34,633 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $35,016 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $34,987 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $34,650 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $35,974 Date Updated November 01, 2026
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