As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Georgia is $31,993, equivalent to $15 per hour, $615 weekly, or $2,666 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 Georgia vary widely, spanning from $27,766 to $36,065. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,780) and 75th percentile ($34,124), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,065 per year. This $4,344 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, Georgia Cargo Handler often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 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 $27,766 GA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,780 GA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,993 GA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $34,124 GA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,065 GA April 01, 2026
25% $29,780 10% $27,766 90% $36,065 75% $34,124 $31,993 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $31,661 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $34,757 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $33,467 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $31,543 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $31,779 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $31,779 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $31,779 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $31,543 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $31,794 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $32,984 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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