As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Colorado is $33,850, equivalent to $16 per hour, $651 weekly, or $2,821 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 Colorado vary widely, spanning from $29,391 to $38,161. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,516) and 75th percentile ($36,107), while top earners (90th percentile) make $38,161 per year. This $4,591 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, Colorado Cargo Handler often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 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 $29,391 CO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,516 CO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,850 CO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,107 CO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $38,161 CO January 01, 2026
25% $31,516 10% $29,391 90% $38,161 75% $36,107 $33,850 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $35,912 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $35,231 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $33,785 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $34,378 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $33,785 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $36,879 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $36,000 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $36,191 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $33,761 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $35,609 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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