Job outlook for cargo handlers in the United States

Cargo handler job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected cargo handler job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.

• About 358,300 new jobs for cargo handlers are projected over the next decade.

• Cargo handler salaries have increased 20% for cargo handlers in the last 5 years.

• There are over 7,450 cargo handlers currently employed in the United States.

• There are 59,142 active cargo handler job openings in the US.

• The average cargo handler salary is $32,044.

Compare the number of cargo handler jobs and the average cargo handler salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of cargo handler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where cargo handlers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.