As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Minnesota is $33,950, equivalent to $16 per hour, $653 weekly, or $2,829 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 Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $29,477 to $38,274. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,609) and 75th percentile ($36,213), while top earners (90th percentile) make $38,274 per year. This $4,604 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, Minnesota Cargo Handler often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 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 $29,477 MN January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,609 MN January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,950 MN January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,213 MN January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $38,274 MN January 01, 2026
25% $31,609 10% $29,477 90% $38,274 75% $36,213 $33,950 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $36,685 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $36,918 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $33,429 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $35,045 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $33,835 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $31,489 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $36,642 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $33,810 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $33,997 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $33,955 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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