As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Texas is $32,361, equivalent to $16 per hour, $622 weekly, or $2,697 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $28,098 to $36,482. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($30,129) and 75th percentile ($34,518), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,482 per year. This $4,389 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, Texas Cargo Handler often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $28,098 TX January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,129 TX January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $32,361 TX January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $34,518 TX January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,482 TX January 01, 2026
25% $30,129 10% $28,098 90% $36,482 75% $34,518 $32,361 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $31,341 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $31,358 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $31,436 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $33,754 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $31,207 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $34,833 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $32,752 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $31,799 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $31,207 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $32,826 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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