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 $34,176 for beginners, reaching about $34,763 at mid-level, and approach $35,105 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 $40,622, California $40,468, Massachusetts $39,928. 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: $143,407; Cargo Supervisor: $63,472; Cargo Specialist: $63,184; Cargo Manager: $62,746; Air Cargo Specialist: $47,765.

Air Cargo Handler Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Air Cargo Handler make in North Carolina? As of November 01, 2026, the average salary for an Air Cargo Handler in North Carolina is $34,865 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): $39,566
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,618 to $37,326
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,573

10% $30,573

50% (Median) $34,865

90% $39,566

Air Cargo Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,326	$3,110	$718	$18
Average	$34,865	$2,905	$670	$17
25th Percentile	$32,618	$2,718	$627	$16

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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): $34,176
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,353
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,763
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,036
Expert (over 8 years): $35,105

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Air Cargo Handler	less than 1 year	$34,176
Early Career Level Air Cargo Handler	1-2 years	$34,353
Mid-Level Level Air Cargo Handler	2-4 years	$34,763
Senior-Level Level Air Cargo Handler	5-8 years	$35,036
Expert Level Air Cargo Handler	over 8 years	$35,105

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: $40,622.
California: $40,468.
Massachusetts: $39,928.

District of Columbia $40,622 California $40,468 Massachusetts $39,928 Washington $39,782 New Jersey $39,767 Alaska $39,716 Connecticut $39,209 New York $39,004

Hawaii $38,347 Rhode Island $38,039 Maryland $37,830 Minnesota $37,544 Colorado $37,433 Illinois $37,397 Oregon $37,257 Delaware $37,155

New Hampshire $37,090 Virginia $36,946 Pennsylvania $36,524 Nevada $36,311 North Dakota $36,241 Michigan $36,131 Wisconsin $36,091 Vermont $36,010

Texas $35,786 Maine $35,771 Arizona $35,749 Ohio $35,724 Georgia $35,386 Indiana $35,217 Wyoming $35,184 Utah $35,133

Iowa $35,111 Kansas $34,935 Louisiana $34,884 North Carolina $34,865 Missouri $34,858 Florida $34,715 Montana $34,638 Nebraska $34,564

Kentucky $34,524 South Carolina $34,377 Tennessee $34,286 Idaho $34,249 New Mexico $33,981 Oklahoma $33,922 Alabama $33,706 South Dakota $33,343

Arkansas $33,145 West Virginia $33,038 Mississippi $32,719

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: $33,264
Mount Holly: $35,287
Mount Mourne: $34,787

Morven, NC $33,264

Mount Holly, NC $35,287

Mount Mourne, NC $34,787

Mount Pleasant, NC $34,311

Mount Ulla, NC $34,304

Newell, NC $35,452

New London, NC $34,010

Norwood, NC $33,998

Oakboro, NC $34,406

Paw Creek, NC $35,456

Peachland, NC $33,717

Pineville, NC $35,372

Polkton, NC $34,226

Polkville, NC $34,104

Richfield, NC $34,167

Rockwell, NC $34,316

Rutherfordton, NC $33,799

Salisbury, NC $34,374

Warsaw, NC $33,288

Roaring River, NC $33,407

Ronda, NC $33,502

Rutherford College, NC $33,789

Scottville, NC $32,920

Sherrills Ford, NC $34,509

Sparta, NC $33,117

State Road, NC $33,485

Stony Point, NC $33,799

Sugar Grove, NC $32,922

Taylorsville, NC $33,590

Terrell, NC $34,610

Thurmond, NC $33,367

Todd, NC $32,923

Traphill, NC $33,269

Turnersburg, NC $33,902

Union Grove, NC $33,528

Valdese, NC $33,727

Valle Crucis, NC $32,968

Vilas, NC $32,898

Warrensville, NC $32,953

West Jefferson, NC $32,959

Wilkesboro, NC $33,313

Zionville, NC $32,922

Scotts, NC $33,775

Alexander, NC $33,748

Almond, NC $33,192

Arden, NC $33,747

Bakersville, NC $32,984

Balsam, NC $33,387

Balsam Grove, NC $33,486

Barnardsville, NC $33,621

Bat Cave, NC $33,638

Black Mountain, NC $33,654

Brevard, NC $33,542

Bryson City, NC $33,220

Burnsville, NC $33,405

Candler, NC $33,728

Canton, NC $33,596

Cashiers, NC $33,313

Cedar Mountain, NC $33,640

Cherokee, NC $33,318

Chimney Rock, NC $33,627

Clyde, NC $33,550

Columbus, NC $33,966

Cullowhee, NC $33,387

Dana, NC $33,614

Gaston, NC $33,365

Greenville, NC $33,006

Grimesland, NC $32,875

Halifax, NC $32,975

Hamilton, NC $32,874

Shelby, NC $34,372

Spencer, NC $34,375

Spindale, NC $33,835

Stanfield, NC $34,727

Stanley, NC $35,151

Troutman, NC $34,220

Union Mills, NC $33,499

Vale, NC $34,432

Waco, NC $34,825

Wadesboro, NC $33,616

Waxhaw, NC $34,865

Wingate, NC $34,607

Charlotte, NC $35,460

Dillsboro, NC $33,245

East Flat Rock, NC $33,598

Edneyville, NC $33,633

Enka, NC $33,798

Etowah, NC $33,623

Fairview, NC $33,712

Flat Rock, NC $33,601

Fletcher, NC $33,715

Fontana Dam, NC $33,303

Franklin, NC $33,069

Gerton, NC $33,682

Glenville, NC $33,232

Glenwood, NC $33,508

Hazelwood, NC $33,471

Hendersonville, NC $33,597

Green Mountain, NC $32,931

Highlands, NC $33,211

Horse Shoe, NC $33,660

Hot Springs, NC $33,447

Lake Junaluska, NC $33,509

Lake Lure, NC $33,624

Lake Toxaway, NC $33,463

Leicester, NC $33,699

Little Switzerland, NC $33,292

Lynn, NC $33,690

Maggie Valley, NC $33,369

Marion, NC $33,597

Marshall, NC $33,485

Mars Hill, NC $33,506

Micaville, NC $33,292

Mill Spring, NC $33,613

Montreat, NC $33,668

Mountain Home, NC $33,668

Mills River, NC $33,673

Naples, NC $33,683

Nebo, NC $33,425

Old Fort, NC $33,591

Otto, NC $33,032

Penland, NC $33,192

Penrose, NC $33,566

Pisgah Forest, NC $33,598

Ridgecrest, NC $33,658

Robbinsville, NC $33,190

Rosman, NC $33,528

Saluda, NC $33,599

Sapphire, NC $33,349

Scaly Mountain, NC $33,143

Skyland, NC $33,762

Spruce Pine, NC $33,240

Hassell, NC $32,908

Tryon, NC $33,824

Tuckasegee, NC $33,267

Tuxedo, NC $33,641

Waynesville, NC $33,275

Weaverville, NC $33,721

Webster, NC $33,284

Whittier, NC $33,203

Zirconia, NC $33,652

Asheville, NC $33,820

Andrews, NC $33,125

Brasstown, NC $32,989

Culberson, NC $32,956

Hayesville, NC $33,013

Marble, NC $33,095

Murphy, NC $32,992

Warne, NC $32,990

Whitsett, NC $34,133

Henrico, NC $33,339

Hobgood, NC $32,923

Hollister, NC $33,779

Jackson, NC $32,882

Jamesville, NC $32,821

Kelford, NC $32,952

Lewiston Woodville, NC $32,803

Littleton, NC $33,394

Lucama, NC $34,592

Macclesfield, NC $33,572

Margarettsville, NC $33,248

Milwaukee, NC $33,240

Murfreesboro, NC $33,405

Nashville, NC $34,227

Oak City, NC $32,803

Pantego, NC $32,788

Parmele, NC $32,910

Pendleton, NC $33,338

Pikeville, NC $34,023

Pinetops, NC $33,625

Pinetown, NC $32,791

Pleasant Hill, NC $33,357

Potecasi, NC $33,153

Red Oak, NC $34,118

Rich Square, NC $32,953

Roanoke Rapids, NC $33,180

Robersonville, NC $32,842

Roxobel, NC $33,019

Saratoga, NC $33,929

Scotland Neck, NC $32,884

Scranton, NC $32,770

Seaboard, NC $33,188

Severn, NC $33,349

Sharpsburg, NC $34,128

Simpson, NC $32,972

Sims, NC $34,767

Speed, NC $33,160

Spring Hope, NC $34,770

Stantonsburg, NC $33,813

Stokes, NC $32,829

Swanquarter, NC $32,771

Tarboro, NC $33,299

Tillery, NC $32,888

Walstonburg, NC $33,630

Washington, NC $32,883

Weldon, NC $33,100

Whitakers, NC $33,580

Williamston, NC $32,863

Wilson, NC $34,205

Woodland, NC $33,138

Elizabeth City, NC $33,748

Ahoskie, NC $33,306

Avon, NC $32,897

Aydlett, NC $33,847

Barco, NC $33,906

Belvidere, NC $33,715

Buxton, NC $32,914

Camden, NC $33,812

Cofield, NC $33,396

Coinjock, NC $33,935

Colerain, NC $33,223

Columbia, NC $32,880

Corapeake, NC $33,972

Corolla, NC $33,835

Creswell, NC $32,825

Currituck, NC $34,099

Durants Neck, NC $33,490

Edenton, NC $33,300

Eure, NC $33,561

Frisco, NC $32,923

Gates, NC $33,832

Gatesville, NC $33,598

Grandy, NC $33,635

Harbinger, NC $33,353

Harrellsville, NC $33,441

Hatteras, NC $32,928

Hertford, NC $33,477

Hobbsville, NC $33,765

Jarvisburg, NC $33,458

Kill Devil Hills, NC $33,246

Kitty Hawk, NC $33,387

Knotts Island, NC $34,268

Swannanoa, NC $33,752

Sylva, NC $33,269

Vaughan, NC $33,483

Wake Forest, NC $35,477

Warrenton, NC $33,903

Wendell, NC $35,529

Willow Spring, NC $35,400

Wilsons Mills, NC $35,170

Wise, NC $33,645

Youngsville, NC $35,306

Zebulon, NC $35,303

Raleigh, NC $35,981

Durham, NC $35,088

Rocky Mount, NC $33,805

Aulander, NC $33,117

Aurora, NC $32,799

Bailey, NC $34,783

Bath, NC $32,848

Battleboro, NC $33,702

Belhaven, NC $32,806

Bellarthur, NC $33,214

Bethel, NC $32,980

Black Creek, NC $34,214

Blounts Creek, NC $32,812

Castalia, NC $34,417

Chocowinity, NC $32,857

Como, NC $33,524

Conetoe, NC $33,223

Conway, NC $33,266

Edward, NC $32,834

Elm City, NC $34,041

Enfield, NC $33,387

Engelhard, NC $32,777

Everetts, NC $32,912

Fairfield, NC $32,774

Falkland, NC $33,345

Farmville, NC $33,412

Fountain, NC $33,478

Fremont, NC $34,071

White Oak, NC $32,946

Wilmington, NC $33,611

Ash, NC $33,295

Atkinson, NC $33,386

Bolivia, NC $33,455

Bolton, NC $33,334

Brunswick, NC $33,120

Burgaw, NC $33,396

Carolina Beach, NC $33,531

Castle Hayne, NC $33,611

Cerro Gordo, NC $32,925

Chadbourn, NC $32,989

Clarendon, NC $33,037

Clarkton, NC $33,030

Council, NC $33,147

Currie, NC $33,510

Delco, NC $33,449

Evergreen, NC $32,954

Fair Bluff, NC $32,933

Garland, NC $33,109

Hallsboro, NC $33,084

Hampstead, NC $33,420

Harrells, NC $33,056

Holly Ridge, NC $33,305

Ivanhoe, NC $33,166

Kelly, NC $33,212

Kure Beach, NC $33,475

Lake Waccamaw, NC $33,231

Leland, NC $33,586

Longwood, NC $33,192

Magnolia, NC $33,163

Maple Hill, NC $33,262

Nakina, NC $33,097

Riegelwood, NC $33,403

Rocky Point, NC $33,506

Rose Hill, NC $33,184

Shallotte, NC $33,313

Sneads Ferry, NC $33,236

Southport, NC $33,456

Supply, NC $33,371

Tabor City, NC $33,047

Teachey, NC $33,241

Oak Island, NC $33,400

Wallace, NC $33,189

Calabash, NC $33,218

Sunset Beach, NC $33,222

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $33,237

Whiteville, NC $33,051

Willard, NC $33,279

Winnabow, NC $33,580

Wrightsville Beach, NC $33,600

Kinston, NC $32,968

Albertson, NC $33,058

Alliance, NC $32,960

Arapahoe, NC $32,875

Atlantic, NC $32,878

Atlantic Beach, NC $32,963

Ayden, NC $32,907

Bayboro, NC $32,842

Beaufort, NC $32,889

Beulaville, NC $33,224

Bridgeton, NC $32,932

Cedar Island, NC $32,739

Chinquapin, NC $33,190

Comfort, NC $32,960

Cove City, NC $32,846

Davis, NC $32,889

Deep Run, NC $33,002

Dover, NC $32,828

Ernul, NC $32,812

Gloucester, NC $32,927

Grantsboro, NC $32,846

Grifton, NC $32,890

Harkers Island, NC $32,964

Havelock, NC $32,901

Cherry Point, NC $33,029

Hobucken, NC $32,783

Hookerton, NC $33,214

Hubert, NC $33,141

Jacksonville, NC $33,249

Camp Lejeune, NC $33,309

Garysburg, NC $33,187

Manns Harbor, NC $32,752

Townsville, NC $33,728

Manteo, NC $33,034

Maple, NC $34,005

Merry Hill, NC $33,123

Moyock, NC $34,168

Nags Head, NC $32,928

Ocracoke, NC $32,890

Plymouth, NC $32,866

Point Harbor, NC $33,411

Poplar Branch, NC $33,768

Powells Point, NC $33,383

Powellsville, NC $33,285

Rodanthe, NC $32,843

Roduco, NC $33,742

Yanceyville, NC $33,838

Greensboro, NC $34,150

Angier, NC $35,004

Apex, NC $35,376

Bahama, NC $34,665

Benson, NC $34,463

Broadway, NC $33,946

Buies Creek, NC $34,347

Bullock, NC $33,691

Bunn, NC $35,046

Butner, NC $34,909

Carrboro, NC $34,634

Cary, NC $35,762

Chapel Hill, NC $34,636

Clayton, NC $35,480

Coats, NC $34,487

Creedmoor, NC $35,077

Four Oaks, NC $34,353

Franklinton, NC $34,945

Fuquay Varina, NC $35,088

Garner, NC $35,711

Goldsboro, NC $33,949

Henderson, NC $34,314

Holly Springs, NC $35,297

Hurdle Mills, NC $33,842

Kenly, NC $34,677

Kipling, NC $34,763

Kittrell, NC $34,786

Knightdale, NC $35,779

Lillington, NC $34,049

Louisburg, NC $34,773

Macon, NC $33,575

Mamers, NC $34,045

Manson, NC $33,715

Micro, NC $34,728

Middleburg, NC $33,956

Middlesex, NC $35,071

Moncure, NC $34,502

Morrisville, NC $35,581

New Hill, NC $34,996

Norlina, NC $33,838

Oxford, NC $34,115

Pine Level, NC $34,671

Princeton, NC $34,253

Ridgeway, NC $33,875

Rolesville, NC $35,528

Rougemont, NC $34,342

Roxboro, NC $33,774

Selma, NC $34,908

Smithfield, NC $34,803

Stem, NC $34,698

Stovall, NC $33,981

Alamance, NC $34,051

Altamahaw, NC $34,025

Asheboro, NC $33,971

Bear Creek, NC $33,636

Bennett, NC $33,664

Biscoe, NC $33,298

Blanch, NC $33,586

Bonlee, NC $33,791

Browns Summit, NC $34,109

Burlington, NC $34,067

Bynum, NC $34,409

Candor, NC $33,170

Cedar Falls, NC $34,048

Cedar Grove, NC $33,935

Climax, NC $34,122

Colfax, NC $34,214

Cumnock, NC $33,893

Denton, NC $33,904

Eagle Springs, NC $33,214

Efland, NC $34,046

Elon, NC $33,996

Ether, NC $33,498

Franklinville, NC $34,028

Gibsonville, NC $34,088

Goldston, NC $33,516

Graham, NC $34,029

Gulf, NC $33,820

Haw River, NC $34,004

Highfalls, NC $33,491

High Point, NC $34,480

Roper, NC $32,963

Salvo, NC $32,949

Shawboro, NC $33,930

Shiloh, NC $33,540

South Mills, NC $34,094

Stumpy Point, NC $32,783

Sunbury, NC $33,898

Tyner, NC $33,471

Wanchese, NC $32,917

Waves, NC $32,926

Windsor, NC $32,903

Winfall, NC $33,613

Winton, NC $33,524

Albemarle, NC $33,988

Alexis, NC $35,060

Ansonville, NC $33,968

Badin, NC $33,881

Barium Springs, NC $34,127

Belmont, NC $35,344

Bessemer City, NC $35,249

Boiling Springs, NC $34,148

Bostic, NC $33,596

Caroleen, NC $34,035

Casar, NC $33,970

Cherryville, NC $34,811

China Grove, NC $34,353

Cliffside, NC $34,094

Concord, NC $34,655

Cornelius, NC $35,020

Cramerton, NC $35,353

Crouse, NC $34,931

Dallas, NC $35,279

Davidson, NC $34,888

Denver, NC $34,906

Earl, NC $34,514

East Spencer, NC $34,374

Ellenboro, NC $33,885

Faith, NC $34,385

Fallston, NC $34,495

Forest City, NC $33,948

Gastonia, NC $35,420

Huntersville, NC $35,253

Gold Hill, NC $34,233

Granite Quarry, NC $34,378

Grover, NC $34,688

Harris, NC $34,036

Harrisburg, NC $35,245

Henrietta, NC $34,075

High Shoals, NC $35,113

Indian Trail, NC $35,147

Iron Station, NC $34,925

Kannapolis, NC $34,518

Kings Mountain, NC $35,051

Landis, NC $34,379

Lattimore, NC $34,095

Lawndale, NC $34,300

Lilesville, NC $33,252

Lincolnton, NC $34,837

Locust, NC $34,503

Lowell, NC $35,403

Mc Adenville, NC $35,351

Mc Farlan, NC $33,227

Marshville, NC $34,477

Matthews, NC $35,211

Midland, NC $34,957

Mineral Springs, NC $34,862

Misenheimer, NC $34,183

Monroe, NC $34,888

Mooresboro, NC $34,120

Mooresville, NC $34,442

Hillsborough, NC $34,200

Jackson Springs, NC $33,204

Jamestown, NC $34,454

Julian, NC $34,123

Kernersville, NC $34,093

Eden, NC $33,732

Leasburg, NC $33,569

Lexington, NC $34,054

Liberty, NC $34,048

Linwood, NC $34,289

Mc Leansville, NC $34,160

Mebane, NC $33,983

Milton, NC $33,518

Mount Gilead, NC $33,476

Oak Ridge, NC $34,076

Pelham, NC $33,757

Pittsboro, NC $34,168

Pleasant Garden, NC $34,177

Prospect Hill, NC $33,821

Providence, NC $33,712

Ramseur, NC $33,899

Randleman, NC $34,124

Reidsville, NC $33,957

Robbins, NC $33,459

Ruffin, NC $33,786

Sanford, NC $33,980

Saxapahaw, NC $34,045

Seagrove, NC $33,657

Sedalia, NC $34,152

Semora, NC $33,418

Siler City, NC $33,881

Snow Camp, NC $34,015

Sophia, NC $34,131

Southmont, NC $34,209

Staley, NC $33,979

Star, NC $33,459

Stokesdale, NC $33,981

Summerfield, NC $34,092

Swepsonville, NC $34,020

Thomasville, NC $34,235

Trinity, NC $34,185

Troy, NC $33,512

Wallburg, NC $34,154

Welcome, NC $34,037

Wentworth, NC $33,865

West End, NC $33,319

Topton, NC $33,063

Advance, NC $33,960

Ararat, NC $33,682

Belews Creek, NC $33,995

Bethania, NC $34,053

Boonville, NC $33,743

Clemmons, NC $33,995

Cleveland, NC $34,221

Cooleemee, NC $34,216

Danbury, NC $33,767

Dobson, NC $33,556

East Bend, NC $33,880

Germanton, NC $33,947

Hamptonville, NC $33,682

King, NC $33,882

Lawsonville, NC $33,695

Lewisville, NC $33,955

Lowgap, NC $33,351

Madison, NC $33,835

Mayodan, NC $33,740

Mocksville, NC $33,938

Mount Airy, NC $33,585

White Plains, NC $33,630

Pfafftown, NC $33,974

Pilot Mountain, NC $33,730

Pine Hall, NC $33,859

Pinnacle, NC $33,813

Rural Hall, NC $33,981

Sandy Ridge, NC $33,703

Siloam, NC $33,751

Stoneville, NC $33,739

Toast, NC $33,584

Tobaccoville, NC $33,934

Walkertown, NC $34,033

Walnut Cove, NC $33,916

Westfield, NC $33,702

Woodleaf, NC $34,224

Yadkinville, NC $33,828

Winston Salem, NC $34,069

Tarawa Terrace, NC $33,245

Midway Park, NC $33,186

Mccutcheon Field, NC $33,280

La Grange, NC $33,448

Lowland, NC $32,767

Marshallberg, NC $32,948

Maury, NC $33,394

Maysville, NC $32,979

Merritt, NC $32,812

Morehead City, NC $32,995

New Bern, NC $32,921

Newport, NC $32,911

Oriental, NC $32,859

Pink Hill, NC $33,108

Pollocksville, NC $32,824

Richlands, NC $33,221

Salter Path, NC $32,978

Sealevel, NC $32,821

Seven Springs, NC $33,280

Smyrna, NC $32,853

Snow Hill, NC $33,491

Stacy, NC $32,828

Stella, NC $33,051

Stonewall, NC $32,960

Swansboro, NC $33,073

Trenton, NC $32,869

Vanceboro, NC $32,860

Vandemere, NC $32,898

Williston, NC $32,857

Winterville, NC $33,099

Emerald Isle, NC $33,008

Hickory, NC $33,905

Banner Elk, NC $32,977

Blowing Rock, NC $32,987

Boomer, NC $33,203

Boone, NC $33,022

Catawba, NC $34,308

Claremont, NC $34,143

Collettsville, NC $32,960

Connellys Springs, NC $33,900

Conover, NC $34,082

Creston, NC $32,878

Crossnore, NC $33,099

Crumpler, NC $32,957

Deep Gap, NC $32,936

Drexel, NC $33,659

Elkin, NC $33,638

Elk Park, NC $32,934

Ennice, NC $33,247

Ferguson, NC $33,000

Statesville, NC $33,882

Fleetwood, NC $32,947

Glade Valley, NC $33,244

Glen Alpine, NC $33,447

Glendale Springs, NC $32,923

Granite Falls, NC $33,657

Grassy Creek, NC $32,942

Lenoir, NC $33,377

Harmony, NC $33,781

Hays, NC $33,222

Hiddenite, NC $33,551

Hildebran, NC $33,945

Hudson, NC $33,593

Jefferson, NC $32,962

Jonas Ridge, NC $33,207

Jonesville, NC $33,638

Lansing, NC $32,962

Laurel Springs, NC $32,974

Linville, NC $32,949

Linville Falls, NC $33,240

Mc Grady, NC $33,072

Maiden, NC $34,569

Millers Creek, NC $33,029

Minneapolis, NC $32,967

Montezuma, NC $33,101

Moravian Falls, NC $33,300

Morganton, NC $33,357

North Wilkesboro, NC $33,332

Newland, NC $33,021

Newton, NC $34,345

Olin, NC $33,725

Patterson, NC $33,070

Pineola, NC $33,061

Piney Creek, NC $32,968

Plumtree, NC $33,019

Purlear, NC $32,968

Icard, NC $33,947

Rhodhiss, NC $33,827

Roaring Gap, NC $33,265

Fayetteville, NC $32,858

Fort Bragg, NC $32,960

Pope Army Airfield, NC $33,030

Aberdeen, NC $33,265

Autryville, NC $32,920

Timberlake, NC $33,960

Barnesville, NC $32,929

Bladenboro, NC $32,953

Bunnlevel, NC $33,627

Calypso, NC $33,511

Cameron, NC $33,414

Carthage, NC $33,402

Clinton, NC $33,244

Cordova, NC $33,209

Cumberland, NC $33,176

Dublin, NC $32,926

Dudley, NC $33,659

Dunn, NC $33,684

Elizabethtown, NC $32,968

Ellerbe, NC $33,084

Erwin, NC $33,707

Fairmont, NC $32,947

Faison, NC $33,417

Falcon, NC $33,133

Gibson, NC $33,035

Godwin, NC $33,119

Hamlet, NC $33,107

Hoffman, NC $33,195

Hope Mills, NC $32,871

Kenansville, NC $33,184

Lakeview, NC $33,399

Laurel Hill, NC $33,095

Laurinburg, NC $33,066

Lemon Springs, NC $33,690

Linden, NC $33,192

Lumber Bridge, NC $32,926

Lumberton, NC $32,915

Marietta, NC $32,968

Marston, NC $33,098

Maxton, NC $32,880

Mount Olive, NC $33,383

Newton Grove, NC $33,676

Norman, NC $33,159

Olivia, NC $33,719

Orrum, NC $32,930

Pinehurst, NC $33,429

Parkton, NC $32,883

Pembroke, NC $32,874

Pinebluff, NC $33,292

Proctorville, NC $32,988

Raeford, NC $33,070

Red Springs, NC $32,999

Rex, NC $32,921

Rockingham, NC $33,102

Roseboro, NC $32,969

Rowland, NC $32,937

Saint Pauls, NC $32,913

Salemburg, NC $33,087

Shannon, NC $32,956

Southern Pines, NC $33,319

Spring Lake, NC $33,121

Stedman, NC $32,877

Tar Heel, NC $32,953

Turkey, NC $33,275

Vass, NC $33,331

Wade, NC $32,928

Wagram, NC $33,118

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	$44,540	$21.0	28%
Energy & Utilities	$42,797	$21.0	23%
Biotechnology	$41,054	$20.0	18%
Financial Services	$39,311	$19.0	13%
Software & Networking	$39,311	$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.

$32,618

Average $34,865/year

$37,326

$2,718

Average $2,905/month

$3,110

$627

Average $670/week

$718

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,326	$3,110	$718	$18
Average	$34,865	$2,905	$670	$17
25th Percentile	$32,618	$2,718	$627	$16

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