As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Germantown, MD is $35,748, equivalent to $17 per hour, $687 weekly, or $2,979 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 Germantown, MD vary widely, spanning from $31,039 to $40,301. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,283) and 75th percentile ($38,131), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,301 per year. This $4,848 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, Germantown Cargo Handler often earn 4.5% higher than national averages. However, Germantown currently ranks 154 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 $31,039 Germantown, MD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,283 Germantown, MD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,748 Germantown, MD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $38,131 Germantown, MD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $40,301 Germantown, MD January 01, 2026
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About Germantown, Maryland    Germantown is an urbanized census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. With a population of 90,676 as of 2013 U.S. Census Bureau estimates....More

Germantown, Maryland  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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