As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Fort Smith, AR is $28,978, equivalent to $14 per hour, $557 weekly, or $2,415 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 Fort Smith, AR vary widely, spanning from $25,150 to $32,669. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($26,975) and 75th percentile ($30,910), while top earners (90th percentile) make $32,669 per year. This $3,935 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, Fort Smith Cargo Handler often earn 3.3% lower than national averages. However, Fort Smith currently ranks 788 statewide 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 $25,150 Fort Smith, AR February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $26,975 Fort Smith, AR February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $28,978 Fort Smith, AR February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,910 Fort Smith, AR February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $32,669 Fort Smith, AR February 01, 2026
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    0 - 1 years experience
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About Fort Smith, Arkansas    Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,20....More

Fort Smith, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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