As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Mississippi is $29,567, equivalent to $14 per hour, $569 weekly, or $2,464 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 Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $25,668 to $33,332. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($27,526) and 75th percentile ($31,538), while top earners (90th percentile) make $33,332 per year. This $4,012 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, Mississippi Cargo Handler often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 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 $25,668 MS November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $27,526 MS November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,567 MS November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,538 MS November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,332 MS November 01, 2026
25% $27,526 10% $25,668 90% $33,332 75% $31,538 $29,567 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $33,768 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $32,137 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $31,295 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $31,573 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $31,900 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $31,477 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $31,448 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $32,072 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $32,410 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $33,235 Date Updated November 01, 2026
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