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

A Package Handler's salary grows with experience: starting around $36,175 for beginners, reaching about $37,644 at mid-level, and approach $38,050 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Package Handler?

Package Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Package Handler roles are District of Columbia $37,960, California $37,816, Massachusetts $37,312. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Package Handler roles make?

Salaries for Package Handler level roles vary by specialization: Package Manager: $116,168; Package Designer: $75,293; Package Delivery: $47,699; Delivery Driver/Package Handler: $38,583; Handler: $36,674.

Package Handler Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Package Handler make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Package Handler in Rhode Island is $35,793 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,391
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,699 to $38,723
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,793

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Package Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,723	$3,227	$745	$19
Average	$35,793	$2,983	$688	$17
25th Percentile	$33,699	$2,808	$648	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Package Handler Salaries

A Package 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 Package Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Package 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): $36,175
Early Career (1-2 years): $36,527
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $37,644
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,796
Expert (over 8 years): $38,050

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Package Handler	$36,175
Intermediate Level Package Handler	$36,527
Senior Level Package Handler	$37,644
Specialist Level Package Handler	$37,796
Expert Level Package Handler	$38,050

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

District of Columbia: $37,960.
California: $37,816.
Massachusetts: $37,312.

District of Columbia $37,960 California $37,816 Massachusetts $37,312 Washington $37,175 New Jersey $37,161 Alaska $37,113 Connecticut $36,640 New York $36,448

Hawaii $35,834 Rhode Island $35,546 Maryland $35,351 Minnesota $35,083 Colorado $34,981 Illinois $34,946 Oregon $34,816 Delaware $34,720

New Hampshire $34,660 Virginia $34,525 Pennsylvania $34,130 Nevada $33,932 North Dakota $33,866 Michigan $33,764 Wisconsin $33,726 Vermont $33,650

Texas $33,441 Maine $33,428 Arizona $33,407 Ohio $33,383 Georgia $33,068 Indiana $32,910 Wyoming $32,879 Utah $32,831

Iowa $32,810 Kansas $32,646 Louisiana $32,598 North Carolina $32,581 Missouri $32,574 Florida $32,440 Montana $32,368 Nebraska $32,300

Kentucky $32,262 South Carolina $32,125 Tennessee $32,039 Idaho $32,005 New Mexico $31,754 Oklahoma $31,700 Alabama $31,497 South Dakota $31,158

Arkansas $30,973 West Virginia $30,873 Mississippi $30,575

Top Paying Cities for Package 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:

Adamsville: $36,129
Albion: $35,529
Ashaway: $36,266

Adamsville, RI $36,129 Albion, RI $35,529 Ashaway, RI $36,266 Barrington, RI $35,529 Block Island, RI $36,078 Bradford, RI $36,242 Bristol, RI $35,495 Carolina, RI $35,947

Charlestown, RI $35,985 Chepachet, RI $35,461 Clayville, RI $35,495 Coventry, RI $35,461 West Greenwich, RI $35,437 East Greenwich, RI $35,485 Exeter, RI $36,242 Fiskeville, RI $35,529

Forestdale, RI $35,495 Foster, RI $35,437 Glendale, RI $35,437 Greene, RI $35,834 Greenville, RI $35,529 Harmony, RI $35,519 Harrisville, RI $35,461 Hope, RI $35,529

Hope Valley, RI $36,266 Hopkinton, RI $36,277 Jamestown, RI $35,913 Kenyon, RI $36,232 Little Compton, RI $36,115 Manville, RI $35,529 Mapleville, RI $35,437 Newport, RI $35,920

Middletown, RI $36,071 North Kingstown, RI $35,426 North Scituate, RI $35,519 Oakland, RI $35,471 Pascoag, RI $35,450 Pawtucket, RI $35,529 Central Falls, RI $35,529 Cumberland, RI $35,529

Lincoln, RI $35,529 Portsmouth, RI $35,776 Prudence Island, RI $35,461 Rockville, RI $36,277 Saunderstown, RI $35,934 Shannock, RI $36,222 Slatersville, RI $35,495 Slocum, RI $35,934

Tiverton, RI $36,139 Wakefield, RI $35,896 Kingston, RI $35,903 Narragansett, RI $35,910 Peace Dale, RI $35,896 Warren, RI $35,519 Warwick, RI $35,529 Westerly, RI $36,287

West Kingston, RI $35,923 West Warwick, RI $35,529 Wood River Junction, RI $36,242 Woonsocket, RI $35,495 North Smithfield, RI $35,519 Wyoming, RI $36,232 Providence, RI $35,529 Cranston, RI $35,529

North Providence, RI $35,529 East Providence, RI $35,529 Riverside, RI $35,529 Rumford, RI $35,529 Smithfield, RI $35,529 Johnston, RI $35,529

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

Understanding how a Package 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

$33,699

Average $35,793/year

$38,723

$2,808

Average $2,983/month

$3,227

$648

Average $688/week

$745

$16

Average $17/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,723	$3,227	$745	$19
Average	$35,793	$2,983	$688	$17
25th Percentile	$33,699	$2,808	$648	$16

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