What are the main factors that influence a Container Handler's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Container Handler's salary?

A Container Handler's salary grows with experience: starting around $29,960 for beginners, reaching about $31,157 at mid-level, and approach $31,434 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Container Handler?

Container Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Container Handler roles are District of Columbia $32,555, California $32,432, Massachusetts $31,999. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Container Handler roles make?

Salaries for Container Handler level roles vary by specialization: Container and Chassis Repairman: $67,222; Container Repair: $59,490; Container Driver: $58,982; Dog Handler: $47,726; Container Unloader: $44,329.

Container Handler Salary in Delaware

How much does a Container Handler make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Container Handler in Delaware is $29,844 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

However, a Container Handler's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $34,121
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27,284 to $32,083
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $24,954

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Container Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$32,083	$2,674	$617	$15
Average	$29,844	$2,487	$574	$14
25th Percentile	$27,284	$2,274	$525	$13

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Key Factors That Influence Container Handler Salaries

A Container 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 Container Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Container 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): $29,960
Early Career (1-2 years): $30,397
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $31,157
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $31,261
Expert (over 8 years): $31,434

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Container Handler	$29,960
Intermediate Level Container Handler	$30,397
Senior Level Container Handler	$31,157
Specialist Level Container Handler	$31,261
Expert Level Container Handler	$31,434

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How Do Container 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 Container Handlers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $32,555.
California: $32,432.
Massachusetts: $31,999.

District of Columbia $32,555 California $32,432 Massachusetts $31,999 Washington $31,882 New Jersey $31,870 Alaska $31,829 Connecticut $31,423 New York $31,259

Hawaii $30,732 Rhode Island $30,485 Maryland $30,318 Minnesota $30,088 Colorado $30,000 Illinois $29,971 Oregon $29,859 Delaware $29,777

New Hampshire $29,725 Virginia $29,609 Pennsylvania $29,271 Nevada $29,100 North Dakota $29,044 Michigan $28,956 Wisconsin $28,924 Vermont $28,859

Texas $28,680 Maine $28,668 Arizona $28,650 Ohio $28,630 Georgia $28,359 Indiana $28,224 Wyoming $28,198 Utah $28,156

Iowa $28,139 Kansas $27,998 Louisiana $27,957 North Carolina $27,942 Missouri $27,936 Florida $27,821 Montana $27,760 Nebraska $27,701

Kentucky $27,668 South Carolina $27,551 Tennessee $27,477 Idaho $27,448 New Mexico $27,233 Oklahoma $27,186 Alabama $27,013 South Dakota $26,722

Arkansas $26,563 West Virginia $26,478 Mississippi $26,222

Top Paying Cities for Container Handlers

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:

Lincoln: $30,817
Little Creek: $30,532
Magnolia: $30,659

Lincoln, DE $30,817 Little Creek, DE $30,532 Magnolia, DE $30,659 Milford, DE $30,817 Marydel, DE $30,418 Millsboro, DE $30,817 Millville, DE $31,023 Milton, DE $30,817

Nassau, DE $30,817 Ocean View, DE $31,023 Rehoboth Beach, DE $31,023 Seaford, DE $30,494 Selbyville, DE $31,023 Smyrna, DE $30,382 Viola, DE $30,659 Woodside, DE $30,570

Bear, DE $30,159 Newark, DE $30,171 Claymont, DE $30,194 Delaware City, DE $30,171 Hockessin, DE $30,194 Kirkwood, DE $30,171 Middletown, DE $30,321 Montchanin, DE $30,194

New Castle, DE $30,194 Odessa, DE $30,362 Port Penn, DE $30,088 Rockland, DE $30,194 Saint Georges, DE $30,171 Townsend, DE $30,318 Winterthur, DE $30,194 Lewes, DE $30,817

Wilmington, DE $30,194 Dover, DE $30,518 Dover Afb, DE $30,588 Bethany Beach, DE $31,023 Bethel, DE $30,494 Bridgeville, DE $30,817 Camden Wyoming, DE $30,550 Cheswold, DE $30,447

Clayton, DE $30,371 Dagsboro, DE $31,023 Delmar, DE $30,494 Ellendale, DE $30,817 Felton, DE $30,817 Fenwick Island, DE $31,023 Frankford, DE $31,023 Frederica, DE $30,817

Georgetown, DE $30,817 Greenwood, DE $30,817 Harbeson, DE $30,817 Harrington, DE $30,817 Hartly, DE $30,356 Houston, DE $30,817 Kenton, DE $30,371 Laurel, DE $30,494

Yorklyn, DE $30,194

Container Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Container 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$27,284

Average $29,844/year

$32,083

$2,274

Average $2,487/month

$2,674

$525

Average $574/week

$617

$13

Average $14/hour

$15

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$32,083	$2,674	$617	$15
Average	$29,844	$2,487	$574	$14
25th Percentile	$27,284	$2,274	$525	$13

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