As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Indiana is $31,846, equivalent to $15 per hour, $612 weekly, or $2,654 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 Indiana vary widely, spanning from $27,651 to $35,902. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,650) and 75th percentile ($33,969), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,902 per year. This $4,319 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, Indiana Cargo Handler often earn 4.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Indiana currently ranks 30 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 $27,651 IN January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,650 IN January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,846 IN January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,969 IN January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,902 IN January 01, 2026
25% $29,650 10% $27,651 90% $35,902 75% $33,969 $31,846 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Vincennes, IN Avg. Salary $31,503 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Advance, IN Avg. Salary $33,965 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, IN Avg. Salary $33,083 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, IN Avg. Salary $31,916 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, IN Avg. Salary $32,452 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albion, IN Avg. Salary $33,115 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, IN Avg. Salary $32,664 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ambia, IN Avg. Salary $34,247 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amboy, IN Avg. Salary $32,452 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amo, IN Avg. Salary $33,376 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Cargo Handler

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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