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Material Handler

National
$31,000

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Material Handler

Material handlers manually handle freight, stock, and other materials. Some place or move material goods to and from machines, or pack materials for moving.

A typical day in the life of a material handler might include:

  • Recording all materials moved
  • Packing and wrapping products by hand
  • Working closely with a team to help move heavier materials
  • Handling materials and moving them from one place to another.

Average Salaries for

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Material Handler

National
$31,000

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Top Pay by Location

These cities have the highest paying median for Material Handler
Hillsboro, OR
$34,500
Kansas City, KS
$34,000
Louisville, KY
$34,000
Indianapolis, IN
$33,500
Charlotte, NC
$32,500
Houston, TX
$32,000
Memphis, TN
$31,500
Fort Worth, TX
$31,000
Salary information is calculated from job seeker profiles and job postings. Both hourly and yearly wages could be reported.

A typical day in the life of a material handler might include:

  • Recording all materials moved
  • Packing and wrapping products by hand
  • Working closely with a team to help move heavier materials
  • Handling materials and moving them from one place to another.

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Insider Tips

A Material Handler is typically paid an average salary of around $31,000 annually. Experience is a key factor for earning a full-time position in this career. Typically, working overtime is the fastest way to increase your earnings. In this industry, the highest salaries are commanded by material handlers working in refuse and recyclable material facilities, or with machine feeders and off-bearers.

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