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Material handler salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Material Handler make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.14
Average $19.14
Low $14.88
High $24.63

The average salary for a material handler is $19.14 per hour in the United States and $5,062 overtime per year.46k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Material Handler job openings in United States

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Material Handler
Poseidon Barge3.7out of 5 stars.
Berne, IN
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Material Handler in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CRUSOE
 
$178,000per year
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Jobot
 
$147,500per year
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YOUTHCARE
 
$125,000per year
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Corbion
 
$122,905per year
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NAES Corporation
 
$103,064per year
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Apex Technology
 
$99,320per year
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Highest paying cities for Material Handlers near United States

  1. La Crosse, WI
    $22.18 per hour
  2. Indianapolis, IN
    $19.31 per hour
  3. Allentown, PA
    $18.98 per hour
  4. Shakopee, MN
    $18.24 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $18.24 per hour

Where can a Material Handler earn more?

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