Empty Container Handler

Empty Container Handler Salary in California

$20.2K

$35.5K

$50.3K

$36,884

/year

$17.73

/hour

Empty Container Handler Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,374

California

California

$36,884

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    How much does an Empty Container Handler make in California?

    As of Aug 24, 2026, the average annual pay for an Empty Container Handler in California is $36,884 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.73 an hour. This is the equivalent of $709/week or $3,073/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $50,331 and as low as $20,232, the majority of Empty Container Handler salaries currently range between $32,600 (25th percentile) to $38,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $47,371 annually in California. The average pay range for an Empty Container Handler varies little (about 5900), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Empty Container Handler salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Empty Container Handler jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Empty Container Handler Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Empty Container Handler job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is South San Francisco, , with San Francisco, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $7,009 (19.0%), and South San Francisco, furthers that trend with another $7,988 (21.7%) above the $36,884 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Empty Container Handler appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between South San Francisco, and Antioch, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Empty Container Handler role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    South San Francisco

    $44,872

    $21.57

    San Francisco

    $44,033

    $21.17

    Santa Clara

    $43,893

    $21.10

    Sunnyvale

    $43,864

    $21.09

    Livermore

    $43,839

    $21.08

    San Jose

    $43,802

    $21.06

    Santa Cruz

    $43,154

    $20.75

    Richmond

    $42,893

    $20.62

    Hayward

    $42,849

    $20.60

    Antioch

    $42,493

    $20.43

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Empty Container Handler Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Empty Container Handler job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $36884 state average for Empty Container Handler jobs.

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    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Empty Container Handler salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $32,600 to $47,371 annually, with the California average at $36,884 per year or $17.73 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Empty Container Handler jobs, with South San Francisco leading at $44,872 annually.