As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Massachusetts is $36,106, equivalent to $17 per hour, $694 weekly, or $3,009 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $31,350 to $40,705. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,617) and 75th percentile ($38,513), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,705 per year. This $4,896 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, Massachusetts Cargo Handler often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $31,350 MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,617 MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,106 MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $38,513 MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $40,705 MA January 01, 2026
25% $33,617 10% $31,350 90% $40,705 75% $38,513 $36,106 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $36,554 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $37,221 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $37,277 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $37,097 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $36,911 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $39,341 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $37,366 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $39,341 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $39,341 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $38,166 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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