As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Ohio is $32,304, equivalent to $16 per hour, $621 weekly, or $2,692 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $28,049 to $36,418. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($30,077) and 75th percentile ($34,458), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,418 per year. This $4,381 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, Ohio Cargo Handler often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 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 $28,049 OH January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,077 OH January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $32,304 OH January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $34,458 OH January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,418 OH January 01, 2026
25% $30,077 10% $28,049 90% $36,418 75% $34,458 $32,304 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $32,209 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $34,353 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $31,902 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $31,690 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $32,642 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $32,716 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $34,261 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $32,124 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $32,974 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $33,598 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Cargo Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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