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

A Material Handler's salary grows with experience: a Materials Handler I (0-1 years)earns $39,226, a Material Handler (1-3 years)earns $43,717, a Materials Handler III (3-5 years)earns $49,318, a Materials Handling Supervisor (5+ years)earns $81,265,

What are the highest paying states for a Material Handler?

Material Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Material Handler roles are District of Columbia $46,483, California $46,306, Massachusetts $45,689. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Material Handler roles make?

Salaries for Material Handler level roles vary by specialization: Lead Material Handler: $120,779; Material Handler Manufacturing: $77,154; Material Handler Supervisor: $76,850; Material Handler 3: $46,606; Material Handler Loader: $44,871.

Material Handler Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Material Handler make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Material Handler in Rhode Island is $43,829 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,136
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,708 to $48,701
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,866

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Material Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,701	$4,058	$937	$23
Average	$43,829	$3,652	$843	$21
25th Percentile	$40,708	$3,392	$783	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Material Handler Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $46,483.
California: $46,306.
Massachusetts: $45,689.

District of Columbia $46,483 California $46,306 Massachusetts $45,689 Washington $45,521 New Jersey $45,504 Alaska $45,446 Connecticut $44,866 New York $44,631

Hawaii $43,880 Rhode Island $43,527 Maryland $43,288 Minnesota $42,960 Colorado $42,834 Illinois $42,792 Oregon $42,633 Delaware $42,515

New Hampshire $42,441 Virginia $42,276 Pennsylvania $41,793 Nevada $41,550 North Dakota $41,470 Michigan $41,344 Wisconsin $41,298 Vermont $41,205

Texas $40,949 Maine $40,933 Arizona $40,907 Ohio $40,878 Georgia $40,492 Indiana $40,299 Wyoming $40,261 Utah $40,202

Iowa $40,177 Kansas $39,975 Louisiana $39,917 North Carolina $39,896 Missouri $39,887 Florida $39,724 Montana $39,635 Nebraska $39,551

Kentucky $39,505 South Carolina $39,337 Tennessee $39,232 Idaho $39,190 New Mexico $38,884 Oklahoma $38,817 Alabama $38,569 South Dakota $38,153

Arkansas $37,927 West Virginia $37,805 Mississippi $37,440

Top Paying Cities for Material 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: $44,241
Albion: $43,506
Ashaway: $44,409

Adamsville, RI $44,241 Albion, RI $43,506 Ashaway, RI $44,409 Barrington, RI $43,506 Block Island, RI $44,178 Bradford, RI $44,379 Bristol, RI $43,464 Carolina, RI $44,018

Charlestown, RI $44,064 Chepachet, RI $43,422 Clayville, RI $43,464 Coventry, RI $43,422 West Greenwich, RI $43,393 East Greenwich, RI $43,452 Exeter, RI $44,379 Fiskeville, RI $43,506

Forestdale, RI $43,464 Foster, RI $43,393 Glendale, RI $43,393 Greene, RI $43,880 Greenville, RI $43,506 Harmony, RI $43,494 Harrisville, RI $43,422 Hope, RI $43,506

Hope Valley, RI $44,409 Hopkinton, RI $44,421 Jamestown, RI $43,976 Kenyon, RI $44,367 Little Compton, RI $44,224 Manville, RI $43,506 Mapleville, RI $43,393 Newport, RI $43,985

Middletown, RI $44,169 North Kingstown, RI $43,380 North Scituate, RI $43,494 Oakland, RI $43,435 Pascoag, RI $43,410 Pawtucket, RI $43,506 Central Falls, RI $43,506 Cumberland, RI $43,506

Lincoln, RI $43,506 Portsmouth, RI $43,808 Prudence Island, RI $43,422 Rockville, RI $44,421 Saunderstown, RI $44,002 Shannock, RI $44,354 Slatersville, RI $43,464 Slocum, RI $44,002

Tiverton, RI $44,253 Wakefield, RI $43,955 Kingston, RI $43,964 Narragansett, RI $43,972 Peace Dale, RI $43,955 Warren, RI $43,494 Warwick, RI $43,506 Westerly, RI $44,434

West Kingston, RI $43,989 West Warwick, RI $43,506 Wood River Junction, RI $44,379 Woonsocket, RI $43,464 North Smithfield, RI $43,494 Wyoming, RI $44,367 Providence, RI $43,506 Cranston, RI $43,506

North Providence, RI $43,506 East Providence, RI $43,506 Riverside, RI $43,506 Rumford, RI $43,506 Smithfield, RI $43,506 Johnston, RI $43,506

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

Understanding how a Material 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

$40,708

Average $43,829/year

$48,701

$3,392

Average $3,652/month

$4,058

$783

Average $843/week

$937

$20

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,701	$4,058	$937	$23
Average	$43,829	$3,652	$843	$21
25th Percentile	$40,708	$3,392	$783	$20

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