What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Material Handler 3?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Material Handler 3 jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK (24.6% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and Holdrege, NE. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Barrow, AK $47,198 $3,933 $907 $22.69 Sitka, AK $45,641 $3,803 $877 $21.94 Holdrege, NE $45,383 $3,781 $872 $21.82 San Jose, CA $44,855 $3,737 $862 $21.56 San Francisco, CA $44,636 $3,719 $858 $21.46 Santa Clara, CA $44,495 $3,707 $855 $21.39 Sunnyvale, CA $44,465 $3,705 $855 $21.38 Northfield, VT $44,180 $3,681 $849 $21.24 Daly City, CA $43,899 $3,658 $844 $21.11 Santa Cruz, CA $43,746 $3,645 $841 $21.03

Material Handler 3

Material Handler 3 Salary

Q: How much does a Material Handler 3 make?

The average annual pay for a material handler 3 in the United States is $37,886 a year — that works out to approximately $18.21 an hour. The middle 80% of Material Handler 3s earn between $30,000 (10th percentile) and $46,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Material Handler 3 Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Material Handler 3 in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Material Handler 2Nd Shift at $2,590 (6.8%) above Material Handler 3. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Material Handler 2Nd Shift $40,476 $3,373 $778 $19.46 Material Handler Supervisor $40,046 $3,337 $770 $19.25 Material Handler $37,886 $3,157 $728 $18.21 Warehouse Material Handler $37,789 $3,149 $726 $18.17 Stock Handler $35,945 $2,995 $691 $17.28

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Material Handler 3 Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,886

Columbus

Ohio

$36,594

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How much does a Material Handler 3 make?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average annual pay for a Material Handler 3 in the United States is $37,886 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.21 an hour. This is the equivalent of $728/week or $3,157/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $50,500 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Material Handler 3 salaries currently range between $33,500 (25th percentile) to $40,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $46,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Material Handler 3 varies greatly (by as much as 7000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Material Handler 3 in your area makes on average $36,594 per year, or $1,292 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $37,886. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Material Handler 3 salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Material Handler 3 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 Material Handler 3 Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Material Handler 3 job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Sitka, AK, and Holdrege, NE, close behind in the second and third positions. Holdrege, NE, beats the national average by $7,497 (19.8%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $9,312 (24.6%) above the $37,886 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Material Handler 3 appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Barrow, AK, and Santa Cruz, CA, , 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 a Material Handler 3 role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Barrow, AK	$47,198	$3,933	$907	$22.69
Sitka, AK	$45,641	$3,803	$877	$21.94
Holdrege, NE	$45,383	$3,781	$872	$21.82
San Jose, CA	$44,855	$3,737	$862	$21.56
San Francisco, CA	$44,636	$3,719	$858	$21.46
Santa Clara, CA	$44,495	$3,707	$855	$21.39
Sunnyvale, CA	$44,465	$3,705	$855	$21.38
Northfield, VT	$44,180	$3,681	$849	$21.24
Daly City, CA	$43,899	$3,658	$844	$21.11
Santa Cruz, CA	$43,746	$3,645	$841	$21.03

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Material Handler 3 Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Material Handler 3 category.

For example Material Handler 2Nd Shift jobs pay as much as $2,590 (6.8%) more than the average Material Handler 3 salary of $37,886. If you're qualified, finding work as a Material Handler 2Nd Shift may help you make more money than that of the average Material Handler 3 position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Material Handler 2Nd Shift	$40,476	$3,373	$778	$19.46
Material Handler Supervisor	$40,046	$3,337	$770	$19.25
Material Handler	$37,886	$3,157	$728	$18.21
Warehouse Material Handler	$37,789	$3,149	$726	$18.17
Stock Handler	$35,945	$2,995	$691	$17.28

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Infographic detailing Material Handler 3 salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $37,886 per year or $18.21 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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