As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Missouri is $31,500, equivalent to $15 per hour, $606 weekly, or $2,625 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 Missouri vary widely, spanning from $27,346 to $35,511. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,326) and 75th percentile ($33,600), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,511 per year. This $4,274 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, Missouri Cargo Handler often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Missouri currently ranks 37 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 $27,346 MO November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,326 MO November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,500 MO November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,600 MO November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,511 MO November 01, 2026
25% $29,326 10% $27,346 90% $35,511 75% $33,600 $31,500 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $34,746 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $34,278 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $33,588 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $34,831 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $33,573 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $33,690 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $32,774 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $33,704 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $33,759 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $34,698 Date Updated November 01, 2026
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