As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Lowell, MA is $35,556, equivalent to $17 per hour, $684 weekly, or $2,963 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cargo Handler in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cargo Handler in Lowell, MA vary widely, spanning from $30,864 to $40,084. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,100) and 75th percentile ($37,926), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,084 per year. This $4,826 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, Lowell Cargo Handler often earn 1.5% higher than national averages. However, Lowell currently ranks 145 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 $30,864 Lowell, MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,100 Lowell, MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,556 Lowell, MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $37,926 Lowell, MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $40,084 Lowell, MA August 01, 2026
25% $33,100 10% $30,864 90% $40,084 75% $37,926 $35,556 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Cargo Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Lowell, Massachusetts    Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massach....More

Lowell, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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