As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Florida is $31,371, equivalent to $15 per hour, $603 weekly, or $2,614 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 Florida vary widely, spanning from $27,234 to $35,365. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,205) and 75th percentile ($33,462), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,365 per year. This $4,257 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, Florida Cargo Handler often earn 5.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Florida currently ranks 38 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 $27,234 FL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,205 FL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,371 FL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,462 FL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,365 FL November 01, 2026
25% $29,205 10% $27,234 90% $35,365 75% $33,462 $31,371 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coconut Creek, FL Avg. Salary $35,151 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alachua, FL Avg. Salary $33,055 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alford, FL Avg. Salary $32,849 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Altamonte Springs, FL Avg. Salary $34,376 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Altha, FL Avg. Salary $33,127 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Altoona, FL Avg. Salary $33,580 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alturas, FL Avg. Salary $34,049 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alva, FL Avg. Salary $34,090 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Anna Maria, FL Avg. Salary $34,539 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Anthony, FL Avg. Salary $33,190 Date Updated November 01, 2026
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