As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Florida is $31,392, 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 $27,256 to $35,390. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,227) and 75th percentile ($33,485), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,390 per year. This $4,258 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 $27,256 FL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,227 FL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,392 FL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,485 FL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,390 FL January 01, 2026
25% $29,227 10% $27,256 90% $35,390 75% $33,485 $31,392 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coconut Creek, FL Avg. Salary $33,912 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alachua, FL Avg. Salary $31,877 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alford, FL Avg. Salary $30,071 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Altamonte Springs, FL Avg. Salary $33,298 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Altha, FL Avg. Salary $30,727 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Altoona, FL Avg. Salary $32,293 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alturas, FL Avg. Salary $33,221 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alva, FL Avg. Salary $32,914 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anna Maria, FL Avg. Salary $33,397 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anthony, FL Avg. Salary $31,708 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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