As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Delaware is $33,576, equivalent to $16 per hour, $646 weekly, or $2,798 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $29,148 to $37,851. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,258) and 75th percentile ($35,813), while top earners (90th percentile) make $37,851 per year. This $4,555 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, Delaware Cargo Handler often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $29,148 DE November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,258 DE November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,576 DE November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,813 DE November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $37,851 DE November 01, 2026
25% $31,258 10% $29,148 90% $37,851 75% $35,813 $33,576 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $36,891 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $36,914 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $36,797 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $36,733 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $36,921 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $36,847 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $36,720 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $36,741 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $37,048 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $36,611 Date Updated November 01, 2026
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