What are the main factors that influence an Air Cargo Handler's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Air Cargo Handler?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Air Cargo Handler roles, with salaries approximately 28% above the market median.

How does experience change An Air Cargo Handler's salary?

An Air Cargo Handler's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,180 for beginners, reaching about $34,768 at mid-level, and approach $35,109 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Air Cargo Handler?

Air Cargo Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Air Cargo Handler roles are District of Columbia $40,627, California $40,473, Massachusetts $39,934. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Air Cargo Handler roles make?

Salaries for Air Cargo Handler level roles vary by specialization: Cargo Pilot: $143,353; Cargo Supervisor: $63,460; Cargo Specialist: $63,169; Cargo Manager: $62,729; Air Cargo Specialist: $46,203.

Air Cargo Handler Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Air Cargo Handler make in North Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Air Cargo Handler in North Carolina is $34,870 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, an Air Cargo Handler's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,573
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,622 to $37,332
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,575

10% $30,575

50% (Median) $34,870

90% $39,573

Air Cargo Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,332	$3,111	$718	$18
Average	$34,870	$2,906	$671	$17
25th Percentile	$32,622	$2,718	$627	$16

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Air Cargo Handler with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Air Cargo Handler Job Openings in North Carolina

MRO Business Manager

Mountain Air Cargo – Kinston, NC

Lead Sheet Metal Technician

Mountain Air Cargo – Statesville, NC

Lead A& Mechanic ISO

Mountain Air Cargo – Kinston, NC

C208 Lead A& Mechanic

Mountain Air Cargo – Denver, NC

Key Factors That Influence Air Cargo Handler Salaries

An Air Cargo Handler's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Air Cargo Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Air Cargo Handler's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $34,180
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,357
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,768
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,041
Expert (over 8 years): $35,109

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Air Cargo Handler	less than 1 year	$34,180
Early Career Level Air Cargo Handler	1-2 years	$34,357
Mid-Level Level Air Cargo Handler	2-4 years	$34,768
Senior-Level Level Air Cargo Handler	5-8 years	$35,041
Expert Level Air Cargo Handler	over 8 years	$35,109

How Do Air Cargo Handler Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Air Cargo Handlers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $40,627.
California: $40,473.
Massachusetts: $39,934.

District of Columbia $40,627 California $40,473 Massachusetts $39,934 Washington $39,787 New Jersey $39,772 Alaska $39,721 Connecticut $39,215 New York $39,009

Hawaii $38,352 Rhode Island $38,044 Maryland $37,835 Minnesota $37,549 Colorado $37,439 Illinois $37,402 Oregon $37,263 Delaware $37,160

New Hampshire $37,095 Virginia $36,951 Pennsylvania $36,529 Nevada $36,316 North Dakota $36,246 Michigan $36,136 Wisconsin $36,096 Vermont $36,015

Texas $35,791 Maine $35,776 Arizona $35,754 Ohio $35,729 Georgia $35,391 Indiana $35,222 Wyoming $35,189 Utah $35,138

Iowa $35,116 Kansas $34,940 Louisiana $34,888 North Carolina $34,870 Missouri $34,863 Florida $34,720 Montana $34,643 Nebraska $34,569

Kentucky $34,529 South Carolina $34,382 Tennessee $34,290 Idaho $34,254 New Mexico $33,986 Oklahoma $33,927 Alabama $33,711 South Dakota $33,347

Arkansas $33,149 West Virginia $33,043 Mississippi $32,724

Top Paying Cities for Air Cargo Handler

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Morven: $33,269
Mount Holly: $35,292
Mount Mourne: $34,792

Morven, NC $33,269

Mount Holly, NC $35,292

Mount Mourne, NC $34,792

Mount Pleasant, NC $34,316

Mount Ulla, NC $34,308

Newell, NC $35,456

New London, NC $34,014

Norwood, NC $34,002

Oakboro, NC $34,411

Paw Creek, NC $35,461

Peachland, NC $33,722

Pineville, NC $35,376

Polkton, NC $34,231

Polkville, NC $34,109

Richfield, NC $34,171

Rockwell, NC $34,320

Rutherfordton, NC $33,804

Salisbury, NC $34,378

Warsaw, NC $33,293

Roaring River, NC $33,412

Ronda, NC $33,507

Rutherford College, NC $33,794

Scottville, NC $32,925

Sherrills Ford, NC $34,514

Sparta, NC $33,122

State Road, NC $33,489

Stony Point, NC $33,804

Sugar Grove, NC $32,926

Taylorsville, NC $33,595

Terrell, NC $34,614

Thurmond, NC $33,372

Todd, NC $32,927

Traphill, NC $33,274

Turnersburg, NC $33,907

Union Grove, NC $33,532

Valdese, NC $33,732

Valle Crucis, NC $32,972

Vilas, NC $32,903

Warrensville, NC $32,957

West Jefferson, NC $32,964

Wilkesboro, NC $33,318

Zionville, NC $32,927

Scotts, NC $33,780

Alexander, NC $33,752

Almond, NC $33,197

Arden, NC $33,751

Bakersville, NC $32,989

Balsam, NC $33,391

Balsam Grove, NC $33,490

Barnardsville, NC $33,626

Bat Cave, NC $33,643

Black Mountain, NC $33,658

Brevard, NC $33,546

Bryson City, NC $33,224

Burnsville, NC $33,410

Candler, NC $33,733

Canton, NC $33,601

Cashiers, NC $33,318

Cedar Mountain, NC $33,645

Cherokee, NC $33,323

Chimney Rock, NC $33,631

Clyde, NC $33,554

Columbus, NC $33,971

Cullowhee, NC $33,391

Dana, NC $33,618

Gaston, NC $33,369

Greenville, NC $33,011

Grimesland, NC $32,879

Halifax, NC $32,980

Hamilton, NC $32,879

Shelby, NC $34,377

Spencer, NC $34,380

Spindale, NC $33,839

Stanfield, NC $34,731

Stanley, NC $35,156

Troutman, NC $34,225

Union Mills, NC $33,504

Vale, NC $34,437

Waco, NC $34,830

Wadesboro, NC $33,621

Waxhaw, NC $34,870

Wingate, NC $34,612

Charlotte, NC $35,465

Dillsboro, NC $33,249

East Flat Rock, NC $33,603

Edneyville, NC $33,637

Enka, NC $33,803

Etowah, NC $33,628

Fairview, NC $33,716

Flat Rock, NC $33,605

Fletcher, NC $33,720

Fontana Dam, NC $33,308

Franklin, NC $33,074

Gerton, NC $33,687

Glenville, NC $33,236

Glenwood, NC $33,512

Hazelwood, NC $33,476

Hendersonville, NC $33,602

Green Mountain, NC $32,936

Highlands, NC $33,216

Horse Shoe, NC $33,665

Hot Springs, NC $33,452

Lake Junaluska, NC $33,513

Lake Lure, NC $33,629

Lake Toxaway, NC $33,467

Leicester, NC $33,704

Little Switzerland, NC $33,297

Lynn, NC $33,695

Maggie Valley, NC $33,374

Marion, NC $33,602

Marshall, NC $33,490

Mars Hill, NC $33,511

Micaville, NC $33,296

Mill Spring, NC $33,618

Montreat, NC $33,673

Mountain Home, NC $33,673

Mills River, NC $33,677

Naples, NC $33,687

Nebo, NC $33,430

Old Fort, NC $33,596

Otto, NC $33,037

Penland, NC $33,196

Penrose, NC $33,571

Pisgah Forest, NC $33,603

Ridgecrest, NC $33,663

Robbinsville, NC $33,195

Rosman, NC $33,533

Saluda, NC $33,603

Sapphire, NC $33,354

Scaly Mountain, NC $33,147

Skyland, NC $33,767

Spruce Pine, NC $33,245

Hassell, NC $32,913

Tryon, NC $33,829

Tuckasegee, NC $33,272

Tuxedo, NC $33,646

Waynesville, NC $33,280

Weaverville, NC $33,726

Webster, NC $33,289

Whittier, NC $33,208

Zirconia, NC $33,656

Asheville, NC $33,824

Andrews, NC $33,130

Brasstown, NC $32,994

Culberson, NC $32,961

Hayesville, NC $33,018

Marble, NC $33,100

Murphy, NC $32,997

Warne, NC $32,994

Whitsett, NC $34,137

Henrico, NC $33,343

Hobgood, NC $32,927

Hollister, NC $33,783

Jackson, NC $32,886

Jamesville, NC $32,826

Kelford, NC $32,957

Lewiston Woodville, NC $32,808

Littleton, NC $33,399

Lucama, NC $34,596

Macclesfield, NC $33,576

Margarettsville, NC $33,253

Milwaukee, NC $33,245

Murfreesboro, NC $33,409

Nashville, NC $34,232

Oak City, NC $32,807

Pantego, NC $32,792

Parmele, NC $32,914

Pendleton, NC $33,343

Pikeville, NC $34,028

Pinetops, NC $33,630

Pinetown, NC $32,795

Pleasant Hill, NC $33,362

Potecasi, NC $33,158

Red Oak, NC $34,123

Rich Square, NC $32,957

Roanoke Rapids, NC $33,184

Robersonville, NC $32,846

Roxobel, NC $33,023

Saratoga, NC $33,934

Scotland Neck, NC $32,889

Scranton, NC $32,775

Seaboard, NC $33,192

Severn, NC $33,354

Sharpsburg, NC $34,133

Simpson, NC $32,976

Sims, NC $34,772

Speed, NC $33,165

Spring Hope, NC $34,774

Stantonsburg, NC $33,818

Stokes, NC $32,834

Swanquarter, NC $32,776

Tarboro, NC $33,304

Tillery, NC $32,893

Walstonburg, NC $33,635

Washington, NC $32,888

Weldon, NC $33,105

Whitakers, NC $33,585

Williamston, NC $32,867

Wilson, NC $34,210

Woodland, NC $33,142

Elizabeth City, NC $33,753

Ahoskie, NC $33,311

Avon, NC $32,902

Aydlett, NC $33,852

Barco, NC $33,911

Belvidere, NC $33,719

Buxton, NC $32,918

Camden, NC $33,817

Cofield, NC $33,401

Coinjock, NC $33,940

Colerain, NC $33,227

Columbia, NC $32,885

Corapeake, NC $33,977

Corolla, NC $33,840

Creswell, NC $32,830

Currituck, NC $34,104

Durants Neck, NC $33,494

Edenton, NC $33,305

Eure, NC $33,566

Frisco, NC $32,928

Gates, NC $33,837

Gatesville, NC $33,603

Grandy, NC $33,640

Harbinger, NC $33,357

Harrellsville, NC $33,445

Hatteras, NC $32,932

Hertford, NC $33,481

Hobbsville, NC $33,769

Jarvisburg, NC $33,463

Kill Devil Hills, NC $33,250

Kitty Hawk, NC $33,392

Knotts Island, NC $34,273

Swannanoa, NC $33,757

Sylva, NC $33,273

Vaughan, NC $33,488

Wake Forest, NC $35,482

Warrenton, NC $33,907

Wendell, NC $35,534

Willow Spring, NC $35,405

Wilsons Mills, NC $35,175

Wise, NC $33,649

Youngsville, NC $35,310

Zebulon, NC $35,308

Raleigh, NC $35,986

Durham, NC $35,093

Rocky Mount, NC $33,810

Aulander, NC $33,122

Aurora, NC $32,804

Bailey, NC $34,788

Bath, NC $32,852

Battleboro, NC $33,706

Belhaven, NC $32,811

Bellarthur, NC $33,218

Bethel, NC $32,984

Black Creek, NC $34,219

Blounts Creek, NC $32,816

Castalia, NC $34,422

Chocowinity, NC $32,862

Como, NC $33,529

Conetoe, NC $33,227

Conway, NC $33,271

Edward, NC $32,838

Elm City, NC $34,046

Enfield, NC $33,392

Engelhard, NC $32,782

Everetts, NC $32,917

Fairfield, NC $32,779

Falkland, NC $33,349

Farmville, NC $33,417

Fountain, NC $33,483

Fremont, NC $34,076

White Oak, NC $32,951

Wilmington, NC $33,615

Ash, NC $33,300

Atkinson, NC $33,390

Bolivia, NC $33,460

Bolton, NC $33,339

Brunswick, NC $33,125

Burgaw, NC $33,400

Carolina Beach, NC $33,536

Castle Hayne, NC $33,615

Cerro Gordo, NC $32,929

Chadbourn, NC $32,993

Clarendon, NC $33,042

Clarkton, NC $33,035

Council, NC $33,151

Currie, NC $33,515

Delco, NC $33,453

Evergreen, NC $32,959

Fair Bluff, NC $32,937

Garland, NC $33,114

Hallsboro, NC $33,088

Hampstead, NC $33,425

Harrells, NC $33,060

Holly Ridge, NC $33,310

Ivanhoe, NC $33,171

Kelly, NC $33,217

Kure Beach, NC $33,480

Lake Waccamaw, NC $33,236

Leland, NC $33,591

Longwood, NC $33,196

Magnolia, NC $33,167

Maple Hill, NC $33,266

Nakina, NC $33,101

Riegelwood, NC $33,408

Rocky Point, NC $33,511

Rose Hill, NC $33,189

Shallotte, NC $33,318

Sneads Ferry, NC $33,241

Southport, NC $33,461

Supply, NC $33,375

Tabor City, NC $33,052

Teachey, NC $33,246

Oak Island, NC $33,405

Wallace, NC $33,194

Calabash, NC $33,223

Sunset Beach, NC $33,226

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $33,242

Whiteville, NC $33,056

Willard, NC $33,284

Winnabow, NC $33,584

Wrightsville Beach, NC $33,604

Kinston, NC $32,972

Albertson, NC $33,062

Alliance, NC $32,964

Arapahoe, NC $32,880

Atlantic, NC $32,882

Atlantic Beach, NC $32,968

Ayden, NC $32,911

Bayboro, NC $32,846

Beaufort, NC $32,893

Beulaville, NC $33,228

Bridgeton, NC $32,937

Cedar Island, NC $32,744

Chinquapin, NC $33,195

Comfort, NC $32,965

Cove City, NC $32,850

Davis, NC $32,893

Deep Run, NC $33,007

Dover, NC $32,833

Ernul, NC $32,816

Gloucester, NC $32,932

Grantsboro, NC $32,850

Grifton, NC $32,894

Harkers Island, NC $32,969

Havelock, NC $32,906

Cherry Point, NC $33,034

Hobucken, NC $32,788

Hookerton, NC $33,219

Hubert, NC $33,145

Jacksonville, NC $33,253

Camp Lejeune, NC $33,314

Garysburg, NC $33,191

Manns Harbor, NC $32,757

Townsville, NC $33,733

Manteo, NC $33,039

Maple, NC $34,010

Merry Hill, NC $33,128

Moyock, NC $34,173

Nags Head, NC $32,933

Ocracoke, NC $32,895

Plymouth, NC $32,871

Point Harbor, NC $33,416

Poplar Branch, NC $33,773

Powells Point, NC $33,387

Powellsville, NC $33,289

Rodanthe, NC $32,848

Roduco, NC $33,747

Yanceyville, NC $33,843

Greensboro, NC $34,155

Angier, NC $35,009

Apex, NC $35,381

Bahama, NC $34,670

Benson, NC $34,468

Broadway, NC $33,951

Buies Creek, NC $34,352

Bullock, NC $33,696

Bunn, NC $35,051

Butner, NC $34,914

Carrboro, NC $34,639

Cary, NC $35,767

Chapel Hill, NC $34,640

Clayton, NC $35,485

Coats, NC $34,491

Creedmoor, NC $35,082

Four Oaks, NC $34,358

Franklinton, NC $34,950

Fuquay Varina, NC $35,093

Garner, NC $35,716

Goldsboro, NC $33,954

Henderson, NC $34,319

Holly Springs, NC $35,302

Hurdle Mills, NC $33,847

Kenly, NC $34,682

Kipling, NC $34,768

Kittrell, NC $34,790

Knightdale, NC $35,784

Lillington, NC $34,053

Louisburg, NC $34,778

Macon, NC $33,580

Mamers, NC $34,049

Manson, NC $33,720

Micro, NC $34,733

Middleburg, NC $33,960

Middlesex, NC $35,076

Moncure, NC $34,507

Morrisville, NC $35,586

New Hill, NC $35,000

Norlina, NC $33,843

Oxford, NC $34,120

Pine Level, NC $34,676

Princeton, NC $34,257

Ridgeway, NC $33,880

Rolesville, NC $35,532

Rougemont, NC $34,347

Roxboro, NC $33,779

Selma, NC $34,913

Smithfield, NC $34,808

Stem, NC $34,702

Stovall, NC $33,986

Alamance, NC $34,056

Altamahaw, NC $34,030

Asheboro, NC $33,976

Bear Creek, NC $33,641

Bennett, NC $33,669

Biscoe, NC $33,303

Blanch, NC $33,590

Bonlee, NC $33,796

Browns Summit, NC $34,114

Burlington, NC $34,071

Bynum, NC $34,414

Candor, NC $33,174

Cedar Falls, NC $34,053

Cedar Grove, NC $33,940

Climax, NC $34,126

Colfax, NC $34,219

Cumnock, NC $33,898

Denton, NC $33,909

Eagle Springs, NC $33,219

Efland, NC $34,051

Elon, NC $34,001

Ether, NC $33,503

Franklinville, NC $34,033

Gibsonville, NC $34,093

Goldston, NC $33,521

Graham, NC $34,034

Gulf, NC $33,824

Haw River, NC $34,009

Highfalls, NC $33,496

High Point, NC $34,485

Roper, NC $32,967

Salvo, NC $32,954

Shawboro, NC $33,935

Shiloh, NC $33,545

South Mills, NC $34,098

Stumpy Point, NC $32,787

Sunbury, NC $33,903

Tyner, NC $33,475

Wanchese, NC $32,922

Waves, NC $32,930

Windsor, NC $32,907

Winfall, NC $33,618

Winton, NC $33,528

Albemarle, NC $33,993

Alexis, NC $35,065

Ansonville, NC $33,973

Badin, NC $33,886

Barium Springs, NC $34,131

Belmont, NC $35,349

Bessemer City, NC $35,254

Boiling Springs, NC $34,153

Bostic, NC $33,601

Caroleen, NC $34,039

Casar, NC $33,975

Cherryville, NC $34,816

China Grove, NC $34,358

Cliffside, NC $34,099

Concord, NC $34,660

Cornelius, NC $35,025

Cramerton, NC $35,358

Crouse, NC $34,936

Dallas, NC $35,284

Davidson, NC $34,893

Denver, NC $34,911

Earl, NC $34,519

East Spencer, NC $34,379

Ellenboro, NC $33,890

Faith, NC $34,389

Fallston, NC $34,500

Forest City, NC $33,952

Gastonia, NC $35,425

Huntersville, NC $35,258

Gold Hill, NC $34,238

Granite Quarry, NC $34,382

Grover, NC $34,693

Harris, NC $34,041

Harrisburg, NC $35,250

Henrietta, NC $34,080

High Shoals, NC $35,118

Indian Trail, NC $35,152

Iron Station, NC $34,930

Kannapolis, NC $34,523

Kings Mountain, NC $35,056

Landis, NC $34,384

Lattimore, NC $34,100

Lawndale, NC $34,305

Lilesville, NC $33,257

Lincolnton, NC $34,842

Locust, NC $34,508

Lowell, NC $35,408

Mc Adenville, NC $35,356

Mc Farlan, NC $33,232

Marshville, NC $34,482

Matthews, NC $35,216

Midland, NC $34,961

Mineral Springs, NC $34,867

Misenheimer, NC $34,188

Monroe, NC $34,893

Mooresboro, NC $34,125

Mooresville, NC $34,446

Hillsborough, NC $34,205

Jackson Springs, NC $33,209

Jamestown, NC $34,459

Julian, NC $34,128

Kernersville, NC $34,098

Eden, NC $33,737

Leasburg, NC $33,574

Lexington, NC $34,058

Liberty, NC $34,053

Linwood, NC $34,294

Mc Leansville, NC $34,165

Mebane, NC $33,988

Milton, NC $33,522

Mount Gilead, NC $33,480

Oak Ridge, NC $34,081

Pelham, NC $33,761

Pittsboro, NC $34,173

Pleasant Garden, NC $34,182

Prospect Hill, NC $33,825

Providence, NC $33,717

Ramseur, NC $33,903

Randleman, NC $34,129

Reidsville, NC $33,962

Robbins, NC $33,464

Ruffin, NC $33,791

Sanford, NC $33,985

Saxapahaw, NC $34,050

Seagrove, NC $33,661

Sedalia, NC $34,156

Semora, NC $33,422

Siler City, NC $33,886

Snow Camp, NC $34,020

Sophia, NC $34,136

Southmont, NC $34,214

Staley, NC $33,984

Star, NC $33,464

Stokesdale, NC $33,986

Summerfield, NC $34,096

Swepsonville, NC $34,025

Thomasville, NC $34,239

Trinity, NC $34,190

Troy, NC $33,517

Wallburg, NC $34,158

Welcome, NC $34,042

Wentworth, NC $33,870

West End, NC $33,323

Topton, NC $33,068

Advance, NC $33,965

Ararat, NC $33,686

Belews Creek, NC $34,000

Bethania, NC $34,057

Boonville, NC $33,747

Clemmons, NC $33,999

Cleveland, NC $34,225

Cooleemee, NC $34,221

Danbury, NC $33,772

Dobson, NC $33,561

East Bend, NC $33,885

Germanton, NC $33,952

Hamptonville, NC $33,687

King, NC $33,887

Lawsonville, NC $33,699

Lewisville, NC $33,959

Lowgap, NC $33,356

Madison, NC $33,839

Mayodan, NC $33,745

Mocksville, NC $33,942

Mount Airy, NC $33,590

White Plains, NC $33,635

Pfafftown, NC $33,979

Pilot Mountain, NC $33,735

Pine Hall, NC $33,864

Pinnacle, NC $33,817

Rural Hall, NC $33,986

Sandy Ridge, NC $33,708

Siloam, NC $33,756

Stoneville, NC $33,744

Toast, NC $33,589

Tobaccoville, NC $33,938

Walkertown, NC $34,038

Walnut Cove, NC $33,921

Westfield, NC $33,707

Woodleaf, NC $34,229

Yadkinville, NC $33,833

Winston Salem, NC $34,074

Tarawa Terrace, NC $33,250

Midway Park, NC $33,191

Mccutcheon Field, NC $33,285

La Grange, NC $33,452

Lowland, NC $32,772

Marshallberg, NC $32,953

Maury, NC $33,398

Maysville, NC $32,984

Merritt, NC $32,816

Morehead City, NC $32,999

New Bern, NC $32,926

Newport, NC $32,916

Oriental, NC $32,864

Pink Hill, NC $33,112

Pollocksville, NC $32,828

Richlands, NC $33,225

Salter Path, NC $32,983

Sealevel, NC $32,825

Seven Springs, NC $33,284

Smyrna, NC $32,857

Snow Hill, NC $33,496

Stacy, NC $32,832

Stella, NC $33,055

Stonewall, NC $32,965

Swansboro, NC $33,078

Trenton, NC $32,873

Vanceboro, NC $32,865

Vandemere, NC $32,903

Williston, NC $32,862

Winterville, NC $33,104

Emerald Isle, NC $33,012

Hickory, NC $33,909

Banner Elk, NC $32,982

Blowing Rock, NC $32,992

Boomer, NC $33,208

Boone, NC $33,027

Catawba, NC $34,312

Claremont, NC $34,148

Collettsville, NC $32,964

Connellys Springs, NC $33,905

Conover, NC $34,086

Creston, NC $32,883

Crossnore, NC $33,104

Crumpler, NC $32,962

Deep Gap, NC $32,940

Drexel, NC $33,664

Elkin, NC $33,642

Elk Park, NC $32,939

Ennice, NC $33,252

Ferguson, NC $33,005

Statesville, NC $33,886

Fleetwood, NC $32,952

Glade Valley, NC $33,248

Glen Alpine, NC $33,451

Glendale Springs, NC $32,928

Granite Falls, NC $33,662

Grassy Creek, NC $32,947

Lenoir, NC $33,381

Harmony, NC $33,785

Hays, NC $33,227

Hiddenite, NC $33,556

Hildebran, NC $33,949

Hudson, NC $33,598

Jefferson, NC $32,967

Jonas Ridge, NC $33,212

Jonesville, NC $33,642

Lansing, NC $32,966

Laurel Springs, NC $32,979

Linville, NC $32,954

Linville Falls, NC $33,245

Mc Grady, NC $33,076

Maiden, NC $34,574

Millers Creek, NC $33,034

Minneapolis, NC $32,972

Montezuma, NC $33,105

Moravian Falls, NC $33,305

Morganton, NC $33,362

North Wilkesboro, NC $33,337

Newland, NC $33,026

Newton, NC $34,350

Olin, NC $33,729

Patterson, NC $33,075

Pineola, NC $33,066

Piney Creek, NC $32,973

Plumtree, NC $33,024

Purlear, NC $32,973

Icard, NC $33,951

Rhodhiss, NC $33,832

Roaring Gap, NC $33,269

Fayetteville, NC $32,863

Fort Bragg, NC $32,965

Pope Army Airfield, NC $33,035

Aberdeen, NC $33,269

Autryville, NC $32,924

Timberlake, NC $33,965

Barnesville, NC $32,933

Bladenboro, NC $32,958

Bunnlevel, NC $33,632

Calypso, NC $33,516

Cameron, NC $33,419

Carthage, NC $33,407

Clinton, NC $33,248

Cordova, NC $33,213

Cumberland, NC $33,181

Dublin, NC $32,931

Dudley, NC $33,663

Dunn, NC $33,689

Elizabethtown, NC $32,973

Ellerbe, NC $33,088

Erwin, NC $33,712

Fairmont, NC $32,951

Faison, NC $33,422

Falcon, NC $33,138

Gibson, NC $33,039

Godwin, NC $33,124

Hamlet, NC $33,112

Hoffman, NC $33,199

Hope Mills, NC $32,875

Kenansville, NC $33,189

Lakeview, NC $33,403

Laurel Hill, NC $33,099

Laurinburg, NC $33,071

Lemon Springs, NC $33,695

Linden, NC $33,197

Lumber Bridge, NC $32,931

Lumberton, NC $32,919

Marietta, NC $32,973

Marston, NC $33,103

Maxton, NC $32,885

Mount Olive, NC $33,387

Newton Grove, NC $33,681

Norman, NC $33,163

Olivia, NC $33,723

Orrum, NC $32,935

Pinehurst, NC $33,433

Parkton, NC $32,887

Pembroke, NC $32,878

Pinebluff, NC $33,296

Proctorville, NC $32,992

Raeford, NC $33,075

Red Springs, NC $33,003

Rex, NC $32,925

Rockingham, NC $33,107

Roseboro, NC $32,973

Rowland, NC $32,941

Saint Pauls, NC $32,918

Salemburg, NC $33,091

Shannon, NC $32,960

Southern Pines, NC $33,323

Spring Lake, NC $33,126

Stedman, NC $32,882

Tar Heel, NC $32,958

Turkey, NC $33,280

Vass, NC $33,336

Wade, NC $32,932

Wagram, NC $33,123

Air Cargo Handler Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Air Cargo Handler roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 28% above the average. In contrast, Air Cargo Handler positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Air Cargo Handler as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Air Cargo Handler

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$44,547	$21.0	28%
Energy & Utilities	$42,803	$21.0	23%
Biotechnology	$41,060	$20.0	18%
Financial Services	$39,316	$19.0	13%
Software & Networking	$39,316	$19.0	13%

Air Cargo Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Air Cargo Handler's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$32,622

Average $34,870/year

$37,332

$2,718

Average $2,906/month

$3,111

$627

Average $671/week

$718

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,332	$3,111	$718	$18
Average	$34,870	$2,906	$671	$17
25th Percentile	$32,622	$2,718	$627	$16

Find Your Next Air Cargo Handler Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Air Cargo Handler job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Mountain Air Cargo | Statesville, NC

Avionics Technician

Mountain Air Cargo | Statesville, NC

Job Opportunity At Mountain Air Cargo. We are committed to providing a stable, growth-oriented and inspiring work environment that offers opportunities for... more

5 Days Ago
Mountain Air Cargo | Denver, NC

Parts Clerk

Mountain Air Cargo | Denver, NC

Job Description. Job Description. Parts Clerk — Parts & Inventory Control. Kinston, NC • Full-Time • $16.00–$18.00 per hour, based on experience. We are co... more

6 Days Ago
Mountain Air Cargo | Denver, NC

Parts Lead

Mountain Air Cargo | Denver, NC

Job Description. Job Description. We are committed to providing a stable, growth-oriented and inspiring work environment that offers opportunities for prof... more

7 Days Ago
Mountain Air Cargo | Denver, NC

Lead A&amp Mechanic

Mountain Air Cargo | Denver, NC

Job Description. Job Description. About Mountain Air Cargo. Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. (“MAC”) is committed to providing a stable, growth-oriented, and inspi... more

7 Days Ago
Mountain Air Cargo | Kinston, NC

Parts Clerk Kinston NC

Mountain Air Cargo | Kinston, NC

Job Description. Job Description. We are committed to providing a stable, growth-oriented, and inspiring work environment that offers opportunities for pro... more

9 Days Ago
United Parcel Service | PAIA, HI

Air Ramp

United Parcel Service | PAIA, HI

Airport Warehouse Worker. UPS Quick Apply. Applying for this role online is quick and easy. The steps are simple. Provide some basic information to start t... more

6 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Air Cargo Handler Salary in North Carolina

Check out Air Cargo Handler Job Openings in North Carolina

Key Factors That Influence Air Cargo Handler Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Air Cargo Handler Salaries?

How Do Air Cargo Handler Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Air Cargo Handler

Air Cargo Handler Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Air Cargo Handler

Air Cargo Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Air Cargo Handler Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Air Cargo Handler Salary in North Carolina

Check out Air Cargo Handler Job Openings in North Carolina

Key Factors That Influence Air Cargo Handler Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Air Cargo Handler Salaries?

How Do Air Cargo Handler Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Air Cargo Handler

Air Cargo Handler Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Air Cargo Handler

Air Cargo Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Air Cargo Handler

Find Your Next Air Cargo Handler Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?