As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Nebraska is $31,235, equivalent to $15 per hour, $601 weekly, or $2,603 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 Nebraska vary widely, spanning from $27,116 to $35,212. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,079) and 75th percentile ($33,317), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,212 per year. This $4,238 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, Nebraska Cargo Handler often earn 5.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Nebraska currently ranks 40 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 $27,116 NE November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,079 NE November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,235 NE November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,317 NE November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,212 NE November 01, 2026
25% $29,079 10% $27,116 90% $35,212 75% $33,317 $31,235 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abie, NE Avg. Salary $34,087 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $34,018 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $33,803 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $33,925 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $33,928 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $33,864 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $33,379 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $33,770 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $33,844 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $34,081 Date Updated November 01, 2026
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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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