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 $36,220 for beginners, reaching about $36,842 at mid-level, and approach $37,204 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 Virginia

How much does an Air Cargo Handler make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Air Cargo Handler in Virginia is $36,951 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,934
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,568 to $39,559
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,399

10% $32,399

50% (Median) $36,951

90% $41,934

Air Cargo Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,559	$3,297	$761	$19
Average	$36,951	$3,079	$711	$18
25th Percentile	$34,568	$2,881	$665	$17

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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): $36,220
Early Career (1-2 years): $36,407
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,842
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,132
Expert (over 8 years): $37,204

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Air Cargo Handler	less than 1 year	$36,220
Early Career Level Air Cargo Handler	1-2 years	$36,407
Mid-Level Level Air Cargo Handler	2-4 years	$36,842
Senior-Level Level Air Cargo Handler	5-8 years	$37,132
Expert Level Air Cargo Handler	over 8 years	$37,204

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:

Ivanhoe: $33,982
Lambsburg: $34,054
Laurel Fork: $34,093

Ivanhoe, VA $33,982

Lambsburg, VA $34,054

Laurel Fork, VA $34,093

Marion, VA $33,805

Max Meadows, VA $34,036

Meadowview, VA $33,500

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $33,772

Rocky Gap, VA $33,791

Ruther Glen, VA $35,644

Sealston, VA $36,566

Sharps, VA $35,488

Spotsylvania, VA $35,978

Sparta, VA $35,789

Stafford, VA $37,623

Stratford, VA $36,182

Tappahannock, VA $35,707

Thornburg, VA $36,096

Unionville, VA $35,510

Village, VA $35,662

Warsaw, VA $35,789

Weems, VA $35,087

Sandy Point, VA $35,836

White Stone, VA $34,989

Wicomico Church, VA $35,244

Woodford, VA $35,949

Zacata, VA $36,070

Winchester, VA $35,900

Bentonville, VA $35,593

Berryville, VA $36,418

Boyce, VA $36,485

Brucetown, VA $35,924

Chester Gap, VA $36,272

Clear Brook, VA $35,744

Cross Junction, VA $34,584

Fishers Hill, VA $35,081

Flint Hill, VA $36,076

Front Royal, VA $36,096

Gore, VA $34,778

Hume, VA $36,563

Huntly, VA $36,136

Strasburg, VA $34,945

Linden, VA $36,652

Markham, VA $36,644

Maurertown, VA $34,469

Middletown, VA $35,627

Millwood, VA $36,420

Rileyville, VA $35,194

Earlysville, VA $34,678

Esmont, VA $34,358

Faber, VA $34,205

Fishersville, VA $34,524

Free Union, VA $34,621

Gordonsville, VA $34,984

Greenwood, VA $34,482

Ivy, VA $34,693

Keene, VA $34,496

Keswick, VA $34,762

Locust Dale, VA $35,141

Lovingston, VA $33,838

Lyndhurst, VA $34,093

Montpelier Station, VA $34,992

Nellysford, VA $34,133

North Garden, VA $34,462

Orange, VA $35,335

Palmyra, VA $34,777

Piney River, VA $33,681

Quinque, VA $34,767

Roseland, VA $33,810

Ruckersville, VA $34,752

Schuyler, VA $34,237

Shipman, VA $33,833

Somerset, VA $34,994

Stanardsville, VA $34,651

Troy, VA $34,815

Tyro, VA $33,903

Waynesboro, VA $34,576

White Hall, VA $34,638

Woodberry Forest, VA $35,129

Achilles, VA $34,595

Amelia Court House, VA $35,237

Ark, VA $34,815

Arvonia, VA $34,506

Ashland, VA $35,581

Aylett, VA $35,597

Barhamsville, VA $35,085

Beaumont, VA $35,229

Beaverdam, VA $35,577

Bena, VA $34,585

Bohannon, VA $34,727

Bremo Bluff, VA $34,731

Bruington, VA $35,526

Bumpass, VA $35,524

Cardinal, VA $34,742

Cartersville, VA $35,018

Charles City, VA $35,304

Christchurch, VA $35,016

Church View, VA $35,097

Cobbs Creek, VA $34,839

Columbia, VA $34,927

Crozier, VA $35,464

Cumberland, VA $34,733

Deltaville, VA $34,868

Diggs, VA $34,741

Redwood, VA $33,810

Rich Creek, VA $33,925

Ridgeway, VA $34,161

Riner, VA $33,922

Ripplemead, VA $33,833

Rocky Mount, VA $33,840

Salem, VA $33,675

Sandy Level, VA $33,912

Shawsville, VA $33,779

Spencer, VA $34,153

Staffordsville, VA $33,983

Stanleytown, VA $34,217

Stuart, VA $34,144

Thaxton, VA $33,738

Troutville, VA $33,726

Union Hall, VA $33,846

Vesta, VA $34,101

Villamont, VA $33,722

Vinton, VA $33,658

Wirtz, VA $33,742

Woolwine, VA $34,077

Bristol, VA $32,828

Abingdon, VA $33,315

Andover, VA $33,216

Appalachia, VA $33,216

Bee, VA $33,626

Ben Hur, VA $33,354

Big Stone Gap, VA $32,920

Birchleaf, VA $33,660

Blackwater, VA $32,961

Castlewood, VA $33,057

Cleveland, VA $33,459

Clinchco, VA $33,630

Clintwood, VA $33,592

Coeburn, VA $33,271

Damascus, VA $33,576

Dante, VA $33,460

Davenport, VA $33,692

Dryden, VA $33,028

Duffield, VA $32,748

Dungannon, VA $32,867

East Stone Gap, VA $32,989

Ewing, VA $33,775

Fort Blackmore, VA $32,657

Gate City, VA $32,434

Haysi, VA $33,823

Hiltons, VA $32,511

Honaker, VA $33,645

Jonesville, VA $33,435

Keokee, VA $33,125

Lebanon, VA $33,329

Mc Clure, VA $33,467

Mendota, VA $32,838

Nickelsville, VA $32,701

Nora, VA $33,379

Norton, VA $33,252

Pennington Gap, VA $33,117

Pound, VA $33,389

Rosedale, VA $33,608

Rose Hill, VA $33,716

Saint Charles, VA $33,312

Saint Paul, VA $33,268

Weber City, VA $32,335

Whitetop, VA $33,708

Wise, VA $33,341

Pulaski, VA $34,069

Atkins, VA $33,782

Austinville, VA $34,055

Barren Springs, VA $34,084

Bastian, VA $33,787

Bland, VA $33,866

Broadford, VA $33,751

Cana, VA $34,107

Ceres, VA $33,754

Chilhowie, VA $33,743

Cripple Creek, VA $33,896

Crockett, VA $33,887

Draper, VA $34,041

Dugspur, VA $34,066

Elk Creek, VA $33,872

Emory, VA $33,647

Fancy Gap, VA $34,078

Fries, VA $33,985

Galax, VA $34,041

Glade Spring, VA $33,581

Rural Retreat, VA $33,845

Saltville, VA $33,758

Speedwell, VA $33,867

Sugar Grove, VA $33,790

Tannersville, VA $33,731

Troutdale, VA $33,766

Willis, VA $34,048

Woodlawn, VA $34,062

Wytheville, VA $33,966

Staunton, VA $34,534

Augusta Springs, VA $34,388

Bacova, VA $34,227

Blue Grass, VA $34,240

Brownsburg, VA $34,036

Buena Vista, VA $33,757

Churchville, VA $34,631

Clifton Forge, VA $34,111

Covington, VA $33,926

Craigsville, VA $34,392

Crimora, VA $34,666

Deerfield, VA $34,419

Doe Hill, VA $34,390

Fairfield, VA $33,986

Fort Defiance, VA $34,691

Glen Wilton, VA $33,982

Goshen, VA $34,244

Greenville, VA $34,223

Grottoes, VA $34,698

Head Waters, VA $34,447

Hot Springs, VA $34,131

Iron Gate, VA $34,170

Lexington, VA $34,046

Low Moor, VA $34,090

Mc Dowell, VA $34,403

Middlebrook, VA $34,231

Millboro, VA $34,258

Mint Spring, VA $34,403

Montebello, VA $33,919

Monterey, VA $34,304

Mount Sidney, VA $34,707

Mustoe, VA $34,361

New Hope, VA $34,687

Port Republic, VA $34,679

Raphine, VA $34,077

Rockbridge Baths, VA $34,111

Selma, VA $34,123

Steeles Tavern, VA $34,147

Stuarts Draft, VA $34,275

Swoope, VA $34,473

Verona, VA $34,707

Vesuvius, VA $33,843

Warm Springs, VA $34,238

West Augusta, VA $34,494

Weyers Cave, VA $34,715

Williamsville, VA $34,422

Lynchburg, VA $33,252

Altavista, VA $33,567

Alton, VA $34,301

Amherst, VA $33,478

Appomattox, VA $33,538

Bedford, VA $33,743

Big Island, VA $33,558

Blairs, VA $34,293

Brookneal, VA $33,700

Buffalo Junction, VA $34,410

Callands, VA $34,127

Chatham, VA $34,155

Clifford, VA $33,529

Clover, VA $34,217

Cluster Springs, VA $34,408

Coleman Falls, VA $33,390

Concord, VA $33,298

Crystal Hill, VA $34,164

Danville, VA $34,320

Hillsville, VA $34,107

Carson, VA $35,421

Hiwassee, VA $33,995

Independence, VA $33,877

Annandale, VA $40,308

Burke, VA $39,931

Dumfries, VA $38,761

Dunn Loring, VA $40,360

Fairfax, VA $39,757

Fairfax Station, VA $39,649

Falls Church, VA $40,395

Fort Belvoir, VA $39,907

Great Falls, VA $39,758

Greenway, VA $40,394

Lorton, VA $39,681

Merrifield, VA $40,267

Mc Lean, VA $40,391

West Mclean, VA $40,394

Mount Vernon, VA $40,056

Newington, VA $39,964

Dry Fork, VA $34,227

Brooke, VA $37,349

Evington, VA $33,436

Forest, VA $33,371

Gladstone, VA $33,567

Gladys, VA $33,568

Glasgow, VA $33,783

Goode, VA $33,482

Gretna, VA $33,912

Halifax, VA $34,291

Howardsville, VA $34,236

Hurt, VA $33,722

Java, VA $34,116

Ararat, VA $34,098

Axton, VA $34,204

Bassett, VA $34,179

Belspring, VA $34,002

Bent Mountain, VA $33,713

Blacksburg, VA $33,841

Blue Ridge, VA $33,702

Boones Mill, VA $33,689

Buchanan, VA $33,816

Callaway, VA $33,777

Christiansburg, VA $33,845

Cascade, VA $34,174

Catawba, VA $33,758

Check, VA $33,830

Claudville, VA $34,078

Cloverdale, VA $33,639

Collinsville, VA $34,293

Copper Hill, VA $33,785

Critz, VA $34,133

Daleville, VA $33,674

Dublin, VA $34,020

Eagle Rock, VA $33,913

Eggleston, VA $33,951

Elliston, VA $33,751

Ferrum, VA $33,966

Fieldale, VA $34,244

Fincastle, VA $33,778

Floyd, VA $33,969

Glade Hill, VA $33,818

Glen Lyn, VA $33,843

Goodview, VA $33,698

Hardy, VA $33,684

Henry, VA $34,017

Huddleston, VA $33,809

Keeling, VA $34,259

Chester, VA $35,587

Chesterfield, VA $35,566

Church Road, VA $35,449

Colonial Heights, VA $35,602

Courtland, VA $34,746

Dendron, VA $34,851

Dewitt, VA $35,335

Dinwiddie, VA $35,432

Disputanta, VA $35,461

Dolphin, VA $34,947

Drewryville, VA $34,671

Ebony, VA $34,431

Elberon, VA $34,707

Emporia, VA $34,749

Ford, VA $35,367

Franklin, VA $34,640

Freeman, VA $34,939

Gasburg, VA $34,505

Hopewell, VA $35,529

Ivor, VA $34,695

Jarratt, VA $35,049

Lawrenceville, VA $34,818

Mc Kenney, VA $35,243

Meredithville, VA $34,767

Newsoms, VA $34,525

Prince George, VA $35,562

Rawlings, VA $35,107

Sedley, VA $34,793

Skippers, VA $34,610

Spring Grove, VA $35,039

Stony Creek, VA $35,241

Surry, VA $34,622

Sussex, VA $35,162

Sutherland, VA $35,532

Valentines, VA $34,538

Wakefield, VA $34,837

Warfield, VA $35,136

Waverly, VA $35,112

White Plains, VA $34,519

Wilsons, VA $35,262

Yale, VA $35,019

Zuni, VA $34,682

Claremont, VA $35,086

Farmville, VA $34,428

Baskerville, VA $34,372

Indian Valley, VA $34,018

Mc Coy, VA $33,945

Martinsville, VA $34,236

Meadows Of Dan, VA $34,109

Moneta, VA $33,754

Montvale, VA $33,754

Narrows, VA $33,945

Newbern, VA $33,975

New Castle, VA $33,780

Newport, VA $33,857

New River, VA $34,068

Oriskany, VA $33,846

Paint Bank, VA $33,793

Parrott, VA $33,961

Patrick Springs, VA $34,172

Pearisburg, VA $33,979

Pembroke, VA $33,978

Penhook, VA $33,930

Pilot, VA $33,857

Pittsville, VA $33,913

Radford, VA $34,030

Long Island, VA $33,695

Lowry, VA $33,545

Lynch Station, VA $33,699

Madison Heights, VA $33,253

Monroe, VA $33,419

Naruna, VA $33,594

Nathalie, VA $34,000

Natural Bridge, VA $33,889

Natural Bridge Station, VA $33,743

Nelson, VA $34,460

Norwood, VA $33,696

Ringgold, VA $34,271

Rustburg, VA $33,329

Scottsburg, VA $34,338

Scottsville, VA $34,523

South Boston, VA $34,368

Spout Spring, VA $33,391

Sutherlin, VA $34,274

Sweet Briar, VA $33,351

Vernon Hill, VA $34,234

Virgilina, VA $34,378

Wingina, VA $33,896

Amonate, VA $33,820

Bandy, VA $33,746

Big Rock, VA $33,930

Bishop, VA $33,749

Bluefield, VA $33,854

Boissevain, VA $33,771

Breaks, VA $33,874

Burkes Garden, VA $33,784

Cedar Bluff, VA $33,834

Doran, VA $33,973

Falls Mills, VA $33,771

Grundy, VA $33,987

Horsepen, VA $33,763

Hurley, VA $33,812

Jewell Ridge, VA $33,834

Keen Mountain, VA $33,966

Mavisdale, VA $33,837

Maxie, VA $33,937

North Tazewell, VA $33,828

Oakwood, VA $33,985

Pilgrims Knob, VA $33,892

Pocahontas, VA $33,782

Pounding Mill, VA $33,881

Raven, VA $33,956

Red Ash, VA $33,988

Richlands, VA $33,969

Rowe, VA $33,849

Shortt Gap, VA $33,925

Swords Creek, VA $33,839

Tazewell, VA $33,775

Vansant, VA $33,840

Whitewood, VA $33,844

Wolford, VA $33,850

Boydton, VA $34,446

Bracey, VA $34,534

Brodnax, VA $34,667

Buckingham, VA $34,060

Burkeville, VA $34,587

Charlotte Court House, VA $34,091

Chase City, VA $34,268

Clarksville, VA $34,506

Crewe, VA $34,807

Cullen, VA $33,990

Dillwyn, VA $34,400

Drakes Branch, VA $34,264

Dundas, VA $34,774

Evergreen, VA $33,571

Fort Mitchell, VA $34,264

Green Bay, VA $34,396

Hampden Sydney, VA $34,480

Kenbridge, VA $34,588

Keysville, VA $34,261

La Crosse, VA $34,481

Lunenburg, VA $34,326

Meherrin, VA $34,330

Nottoway, VA $34,754

Pamplin, VA $33,876

Phenix, VA $33,723

Prospect, VA $34,089

Randolph, VA $34,147

Red House, VA $33,624

Red Oak, VA $34,312

Rice, VA $34,631

Saxe, VA $34,238

Skipwith, VA $34,336

South Hill, VA $34,468

Victoria, VA $34,447

Wylliesburg, VA $34,282

Roanoke, VA $33,615

Wachapreague, VA $34,904

Wardtown, VA $34,836

Wattsville, VA $34,937

Willis Wharf, VA $34,894

Windsor, VA $34,596

Withams, VA $34,909

Norfolk, VA $34,419

Newport News, VA $34,496

Fort Eustis, VA $34,509

Hampton, VA $34,517

Fort Monroe, VA $34,498

Poquoson, VA $34,506

Yorktown, VA $34,546

Lackey, VA $34,560

Seaford, VA $34,519

Portsmouth, VA $34,428

Fort Lee, VA $35,600

Petersburg, VA $35,600

Virginia State University, VA $35,600

Alberta, VA $34,897

Ammon, VA $35,364

Blackstone, VA $35,065

Boykins, VA $34,566

Branchville, VA $34,484

Capron, VA $34,737

Round Hill, VA $37,323

Catharpin, VA $38,721

Delaplane, VA $36,932

Ashburn, VA $38,881

Chantilly, VA $39,291

Gainesville, VA $38,406

Hamilton, VA $37,826

Lincoln, VA $37,789

Sterling, VA $39,354

Haymarket, VA $38,369

Herndon, VA $39,499

Leesburg, VA $38,271

Lovettsville, VA $37,423

Nokesville, VA $38,453

Upperville, VA $37,055

Warrenton, VA $37,189

Reston, VA $39,727

Waterford, VA $37,763

The Plains, VA $37,870

Doswell, VA $35,593

Dutton, VA $34,832

Fork Union, VA $34,837

Foster, VA $34,719

Glen Allen, VA $35,673

Gloucester, VA $34,795

Gloucester Point, VA $34,584

Goochland, VA $35,284

Grimstead, VA $34,807

Gum Spring, VA $35,284

Gwynn, VA $34,806

Hadensville, VA $35,229

Hallieford, VA $34,796

Hanover, VA $35,600

Hardyville, VA $34,899

Hartfield, VA $34,912

Hayes, VA $34,606

Henrico, VA $35,699

Hudgins, VA $34,779

Jamaica, VA $35,214

Jamestown, VA $34,685

Jetersville, VA $34,833

Kents Store, VA $34,916

King And Queen Court House, VA $35,267

King William, VA $35,450

Lanexa, VA $35,212

Lightfoot, VA $34,855

Little Plymouth, VA $35,223

Locust Hill, VA $35,016

Louisa, VA $35,278

Macon, VA $35,318

Maidens, VA $35,418

Manakin Sabot, VA $35,534

Mannboro, VA $35,303

Manquin, VA $35,553

Maryus, VA $34,589

Mascot, VA $35,119

Mathews, VA $34,740

Burgess, VA $35,342

Accomac, VA $34,876

Assawoman, VA $34,890

Atlantic, VA $34,937

Battery Park, VA $34,501

Belle Haven, VA $34,856

Birdsnest, VA $34,790

Bloxom, VA $34,930

Cape Charles, VA $34,743

Capeville, VA $34,750

Carrollton, VA $34,497

Carrsville, VA $34,654

Cheriton, VA $34,746

Chesapeake, VA $34,509

Chincoteague Island, VA $34,960

Wallops Island, VA $34,934

Craddockville, VA $34,862

Davis Wharf, VA $34,854

Eastville, VA $34,759

Exmore, VA $34,841

Franktown, VA $34,802

Greenbackville, VA $35,039

Greenbush, VA $34,939

Hacksneck, VA $34,842

Hallwood, VA $34,920

Harborton, VA $34,927

Horntown, VA $34,980

Oak Hall, VA $34,908

Isle Of Wight, VA $34,574

Jamesville, VA $34,822

Jenkins Bridge, VA $34,926

Keller, VA $34,884

Locustville, VA $34,883

Machipongo, VA $34,785

Mappsville, VA $34,913

Marionville, VA $34,785

Mears, VA $34,895

Melfa, VA $34,888

Modest Town, VA $34,979

Nassawadox, VA $34,821

Nelsonia, VA $34,981

New Church, VA $34,968

Onancock, VA $34,918

Onley, VA $34,879

Oyster, VA $34,754

Painter, VA $34,863

Parksley, VA $34,937

Pungoteague, VA $34,877

Quinby, VA $34,786

Rescue, VA $34,499

Sanford, VA $34,974

Saxis, VA $34,980

Seaview, VA $34,747

Smithfield, VA $34,536

Suffolk, VA $34,520

Tangier, VA $35,066

Tasley, VA $34,954

Temperanceville, VA $34,920

Townsend, VA $34,754

Virginia Beach, VA $34,969

Dulles, VA $39,738

Aldie, VA $38,483

Amissville, VA $36,611

Arcola, VA $38,869

Manassas, VA $38,933

Marshall, VA $37,148

Middleburg, VA $37,831

Catlett, VA $38,009

Centreville, VA $39,090

Clifton, VA $39,419

Orlean, VA $36,813

Paeonian Springs, VA $38,007

Paris, VA $36,813

Philomont, VA $37,719

Purcellville, VA $37,439

Bluemont, VA $36,939

Bristow, VA $38,631

Broad Run, VA $37,944

Calverton, VA $37,857

Casanova, VA $37,921

Rectortown, VA $37,102

Mechanicsville, VA $35,627

Midlothian, VA $35,574

Millers Tavern, VA $35,623

Mineral, VA $35,495

Moon, VA $34,755

Moseley, VA $35,455

New Canton, VA $34,687

New Kent, VA $35,433

New Point, VA $34,668

Newtown, VA $35,733

Norge, VA $34,907

North, VA $34,785

Oilville, VA $35,463

Onemo, VA $34,711

Ordinary, VA $34,636

Port Haywood, VA $34,662

Powhatan, VA $35,346

Providence Forge, VA $35,372

Quinton, VA $35,553

Rockville, VA $35,503

Ruthville, VA $35,299

Saint Stephens Church, VA $35,619

Saluda, VA $35,030

Sandston, VA $35,636

Sandy Hook, VA $35,277

Schley, VA $34,718

Severn, VA $34,607

Shacklefords, VA $35,048

State Farm, VA $35,435

Stevensville, VA $35,351

Studley, VA $35,625

Susan, VA $34,676

Toano, VA $35,016

Topping, VA $34,985

Trevilians, VA $35,256

Richmond, VA $35,709

Urbanna, VA $35,152

Wake, VA $34,932

Walkerton, VA $35,401

Ware Neck, VA $34,732

Water View, VA $35,144

West Point, VA $35,265

White Marsh, VA $34,674

Wicomico, VA $34,613

Williamsburg, VA $34,673

Woods Cross Roads, VA $34,799

Montpelier, VA $35,450

Oakton, VA $39,849

Occoquan, VA $39,556

Quantico, VA $38,241

Springfield, VA $40,204

Triangle, VA $38,517

Vienna, VA $40,203

Woodbridge, VA $39,270

Arlington, VA $40,406

Fort Myer, VA $40,406

Mattaponi, VA $35,134

Dhs, VA $40,406

Fort Valley, VA $34,932

Star Tannery, VA $34,591

Stephens City, VA $35,914

Stephenson, VA $35,938

Toms Brook, VA $34,913

White Post, VA $36,223

Woodstock, VA $34,625

Culpeper, VA $35,768

Aroda, VA $34,892

Banco, VA $35,010

Bealeton, VA $37,031

Boston, VA $35,673

Brandy Station, VA $36,395

Brightwood, VA $35,188

Castleton, VA $36,066

Elkwood, VA $36,347

Etlan, VA $35,107

Goldvein, VA $37,194

Graves Mill, VA $34,844

Haywood, VA $35,179

Hood, VA $34,625

Jeffersonton, VA $36,801

Leon, VA $35,337

Lignum, VA $36,138

Madison, VA $34,841

Midland, VA $37,399

Mitchells, VA $35,483

Oakpark, VA $35,062

Pratts, VA $34,837

Radiant, VA $34,967

Rapidan, VA $35,282

Remington, VA $36,736

Reva, VA $35,376

Richardsville, VA $36,439

Rixeyville, VA $36,345

Rochelle, VA $34,827

Somerville, VA $37,471

Sperryville, VA $35,341

Stevensburg, VA $36,210

Sumerduck, VA $36,746

Syria, VA $34,710

Viewtown, VA $36,369

Washington, VA $35,961

Wolftown, VA $34,628

Woodville, VA $35,690

Harrisonburg, VA $34,769

Basye, VA $34,491

Bergton, VA $34,385

Bridgewater, VA $34,704

Broadway, VA $34,597

Criders, VA $34,446

Dayton, VA $34,585

Edinburg, VA $34,550

Elkton, VA $34,654

Alexandria, VA $40,401

Fredericksburg, VA $36,607

Bowling Green, VA $35,896

Burr Hill, VA $35,901

Callao, VA $35,694

Caret, VA $36,120

Center Cross, VA $35,505

Champlain, VA $36,037

Coles Point, VA $36,172

Colonial Beach, VA $36,376

Corbin, VA $36,151

Dahlgren, VA $37,569

Dogue, VA $36,351

Dunnsville, VA $35,633

Edwardsville, VA $35,388

Farnham, VA $35,492

Garrisonville, VA $37,877

Hague, VA $35,911

Hartwood, VA $36,713

Haynesville, VA $35,881

Heathsville, VA $35,355

Hustle, VA $36,059

Irvington, VA $35,072

Jersey, VA $36,401

Kilmarnock, VA $35,101

King George, VA $36,969

Kinsale, VA $35,841

Ladysmith, VA $35,689

Lancaster, VA $35,187

Laneview, VA $35,273

Lively, VA $35,220

Locust Grove, VA $35,911

Loretto, VA $36,066

Lottsburg, VA $35,627

Merry Point, VA $35,132

Milford, VA $35,764

Mollusk, VA $35,145

Montross, VA $36,146

Morattico, VA $35,327

Mount Holly, VA $36,025

Ninde, VA $37,052

Nuttsville, VA $35,292

Oldhams, VA $35,812

Ophelia, VA $35,361

Partlow, VA $35,999

Port Royal, VA $36,056

Rappahannock Academy, VA $36,063

Reedville, VA $35,334

Rhoadesville, VA $35,572

Rollins Fork, VA $36,374

Fulks Run, VA $34,511

Hinton, VA $34,479

Keezletown, VA $34,647

Lacey Spring, VA $34,664

Linville, VA $34,646

Luray, VA $34,757

Mc Gaheysville, VA $34,687

Mount Crawford, VA $34,688

Mount Jackson, VA $34,574

Mount Solon, VA $34,579

New Market, VA $34,654

Orkney Springs, VA $34,500

Penn Laird, VA $34,702

Quicksburg, VA $34,609

Pleasant Valley, VA $34,683

Shenandoah, VA $34,666

Singers Glen, VA $34,644

Stanley, VA $34,669

Timberville, VA $34,660

Charlottesville, VA $34,722

Afton, VA $34,338

Arrington, VA $33,655

Barboursville, VA $34,857

Batesville, VA $34,640

Covesville, VA $34,341

Crozet, VA $34,656

Dyke, VA $34,639

Ruby, VA $37,696

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	$47,204	$23.0	28%
Energy & Utilities	$45,357	$22.0	23%
Biotechnology	$43,509	$21.0	18%
Financial Services	$41,662	$20.0	13%
Software & Networking	$41,662	$20.0	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.

$34,568

Average $36,951/year

$39,559

$2,881

Average $3,079/month

$3,297

$665

Average $711/week

$761

$17

Average $18/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,559	$3,297	$761	$19
Average	$36,951	$3,079	$711	$18
25th Percentile	$34,568	$2,881	$665	$17

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