As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Worcester, MA is $34,743, equivalent to $17 per hour, $668 weekly, or $2,895 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cargo Handler in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cargo Handler in Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $30,159 to $39,168. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($32,344) and 75th percentile ($37,060), while top earners (90th percentile) make $39,168 per year. This $4,716 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, Worcester Cargo Handler often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 210 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 $30,159 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $32,344 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $34,743 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $37,060 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $39,168 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
25% $32,344 10% $30,159 90% $39,168 75% $37,060 $34,743 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Cargo Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Materials Handler II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Handler in Worcester, MA. The base salary for Cargo Handler ranges from $32,344 to $37,060 with the average base salary of $34,743. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,839 to $42,854 with the average total cash compensation of $38,373.

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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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