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Material handler salary in California, 2026

How much does a Material Handler make in California?

Average base salary

$21.21
11%
above national average
Average $21.21
Low $16.90
High $26.71

The average salary for a material handler is $21.21 per hour in California and $5,250 overtime per year.3.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 13, 2026).

Material Handler job openings in California

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Material Handler
Avantor3.2out of 5 stars.
Visalia, CA
$35,500 - $56,925 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Material Handler in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jobot
 
$147,500per year
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Onin
 
$109,200per year
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Apex Technology
 
$99,320per year
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Marathon Petroleum
 
$96,000per year
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City Of Santa Clara
 
$91,830per year
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Northeastern Vermont Regional ...
 
$87,235per year
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Highest paying cities for Material Handlers near California

  1. Hayward, CA
    $23.41 per hour
  2. Martinez, CA
    $22.83 per hour
  3. Union City, CA
    $22.61 per hour
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $21.96 per hour
  5. San Bernardino, CA
    $21.50 per hour

Where can a Material Handler earn more?

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Senior Material Handler

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