As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Michigan is $32,673, equivalent to $16 per hour, $628 weekly, or $2,723 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 Michigan vary widely, spanning from $28,368 to $36,834. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($30,420) and 75th percentile ($34,851), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,834 per year. This $4,431 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, Michigan Cargo Handler often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 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 $28,368 MI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,420 MI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $32,673 MI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $34,851 MI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,834 MI January 01, 2026
25% $30,420 10% $28,368 90% $36,834 75% $34,851 $32,673 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $35,221 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $32,974 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $33,725 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $34,882 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $34,508 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $32,776 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $33,376 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $32,815 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $32,776 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $32,776 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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