As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Pierre, SD is $27,951, equivalent to $13 per hour, $538 weekly, or $2,329 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $24,269 to $31,511. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($26,024) and 75th percentile ($29,815), while top earners (90th percentile) make $31,511 per year. This $3,791 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, Pierre Cargo Handler often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 statewide 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 $24,269 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $26,024 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $27,951 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,815 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,511 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
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    Cargo Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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