As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Florida is $31,386, equivalent to $15 per hour, $604 weekly, or $2,616 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 Florida vary widely, spanning from $27,239 to $35,381. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,215) and 75th percentile ($33,477), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,381 per year. This $4,262 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 $27,239 FL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,215 FL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,386 FL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,477 FL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,381 FL April 01, 2026
25% $29,215 10% $27,239 90% $35,381 75% $33,477 $31,386 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coconut Creek, FL Avg. Salary $34,371 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alachua, FL Avg. Salary $32,308 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alford, FL Avg. Salary $30,478 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Altamonte Springs, FL Avg. Salary $33,749 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Altha, FL Avg. Salary $31,143 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Altoona, FL Avg. Salary $32,730 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alturas, FL Avg. Salary $33,670 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alva, FL Avg. Salary $33,359 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Anna Maria, FL Avg. Salary $33,849 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Anthony, FL Avg. Salary $32,137 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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