As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Meridian, ID is $30,830, equivalent to $15 per hour, $593 weekly, or $2,569 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 Meridian, ID vary widely, spanning from $26,757 to $34,756. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($28,698) and 75th percentile ($32,885), while top earners (90th percentile) make $34,756 per year. This $4,187 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, Meridian Cargo Handler often earn 0.4% lower than national averages. However, Meridian currently ranks 654 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 $26,757 Meridian, ID February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $28,698 Meridian, ID February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,830 Meridian, ID February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $32,885 Meridian, ID February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $34,756 Meridian, ID February 01, 2026
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    0 - 1 years experience
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About Meridian, Idaho    Meridian is a city located in Ada County in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population of Meridian was 75,092 making it the third ....More

Meridian, Idaho  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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