As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Pennsylvania is $33,028, equivalent to $16 per hour, $635 weekly, or $2,752 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $28,677 to $37,234. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($30,750) and 75th percentile ($35,229), while top earners (90th percentile) make $37,234 per year. This $4,479 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, Pennsylvania Cargo Handler often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 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 $28,677 PA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,750 PA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,028 PA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,229 PA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $37,234 PA January 01, 2026
25% $30,750 10% $28,677 90% $37,234 75% $35,229 $33,028 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $35,595 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $34,205 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $33,990 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $36,840 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $36,939 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $32,512 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $31,210 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $34,131 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $34,201 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $34,812 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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