As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Georgia is $31,999, equivalent to $15 per hour, $615 weekly, or $2,667 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 $27,784 to $36,074. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,793) and 75th percentile ($34,132), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,074 per year. This $4,339 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 $27,784 GA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,793 GA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,999 GA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $34,132 GA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,074 GA January 01, 2026
25% $29,793 10% $27,784 90% $36,074 75% $34,132 $31,999 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $31,238 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $34,293 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $33,020 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $31,122 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $31,355 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $31,355 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $31,355 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $31,122 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $31,369 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $32,544 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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