As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Sitka, AK is $36,073, equivalent to $17 per hour, $694 weekly, or $3,006 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 Sitka, AK vary widely, spanning from $31,321 to $40,667. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,586) and 75th percentile ($38,478), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,667 per year. This $4,892 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, Sitka Cargo Handler often earn 0.4% higher than national averages. However, Sitka currently ranks 128 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 $31,321 Sitka, AK January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,586 Sitka, AK January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,073 Sitka, AK January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $38,478 Sitka, AK January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $40,667 Sitka, AK January 01, 2026
25% $33,586 10% $31,321 90% $40,667 75% $38,478 $36,073 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 1 years experience
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About Sitka, Alaska    The City and Borough of Sitka (Tlingit: Sheetʼká), formerly Novo-Arkhangelsk, or New Arkhangelsk under Russian rule (Russian: Ново-Архангельск or Ново....More

Sitka, Alaska  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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