As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Barnstable, MA is $35,321, equivalent to $17 per hour, $679 weekly, or $2,943 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 Barnstable, MA vary widely, spanning from $30,663 to $39,818. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($32,883) and 75th percentile ($37,675), while top earners (90th percentile) make $39,818 per year. This $4,792 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, Barnstable Cargo Handler often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Barnstable currently ranks 159 statewide 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 $30,663 Barnstable, MA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $32,883 Barnstable, MA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,321 Barnstable, MA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $37,675 Barnstable, MA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $39,818 Barnstable, MA November 01, 2026
25% $32,883 10% $30,663 90% $39,818 75% $37,675 $35,321 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 Barnstable, Massachusetts    Barnstable (/ˈbɑːrnstəbəl/ BARN-stə-bəl) is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of B....More

Barnstable, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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