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Can Handler salary
Average can handler salary
$15.61
How much does a can handler make?
The average can handler salary in the United States is $32,465. Can handler salaries typically range between $26,000 and $40,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for can handlers is $15.61 per hour.
Can handler salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Can handlers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Can Handler earn more?
Can Handler Salaries By Experience Level
Average can handler salary by state
The average can handler salary in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average can handler salary states are Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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Highest paying states for can handlers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $36,794 | $17.69 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $36,230 | $17.42 |
| 3 | Idaho | $36,128 | $17.37 |
| 4 | Kansas | $34,823 | $16.74 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $34,964 | $16.81 |
| 6 | Indiana | $33,728 | $16.22 |
| 7 | Oregon | $37,073 | $17.82 |
| 8 | Vermont | $35,717 | $17.17 |
| 9 | Washington | $37,112 | $17.84 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $33,201 | $15.96 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $32,804 | $15.77 |
| 12 | Utah | $34,169 | $16.43 |
| 13 | Alaska | $37,771 | $18.16 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $33,950 | $16.32 |
| 15 | Michigan | $32,746 | $15.74 |
| 16 | Arizona | $33,021 | $15.88 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $32,958 | $15.85 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $35,440 | $17.04 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $41,781 | $20.09 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $31,642 | $15.21 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $33,462 | $16.09 |
| 22 | Ohio | $31,587 | $15.19 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $30,956 | $14.88 |
| 24 | New York | $35,502 | $17.07 |
| 25 | California | $34,528 | $16.60 |
| 26 | Colorado | $35,297 | $16.97 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $33,304 | $16.01 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $32,604 | $15.68 |
| 29 | Iowa | $30,589 | $14.71 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $36,720 | $17.65 |
| 31 | Illinois | $31,932 | $15.35 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $30,245 | $14.54 |
| 33 | Maryland | $32,859 | $15.80 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $33,550 | $16.13 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $31,088 | $14.95 |
| 36 | Nevada | $31,206 | $15.00 |
| 37 | Missouri | $31,058 | $14.93 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $30,518 | $14.67 |
| 39 | Georgia | $30,021 | $14.43 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $30,548 | $14.69 |
| 41 | Montana | $30,525 | $14.68 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $30,260 | $14.55 |
| 43 | Delaware | $31,548 | $15.17 |
| 44 | Virginia | $30,889 | $14.85 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $29,721 | $14.29 |
| 46 | Alabama | $29,024 | $13.95 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $29,957 | $14.40 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $30,044 | $14.44 |
| 49 | Texas | $29,602 | $14.23 |
| 50 | Florida | $29,085 | $13.98 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $26,099 | $12.55 |
Highest paying cities for can handlers
The highest-paying cities for can handlers are Anchorage, AK, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $37,975 | $18.26 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $37,253 | $17.91 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $37,057 | $17.82 |
| 4 | Portland, ME | $36,819 | $17.70 |
| 5 | Minneapolis, MN | $36,151 | $17.38 |
| 6 | Manlius, NY | $35,711 | $17.17 |
| 7 | Boston, MA | $35,446 | $17.04 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $35,336 | $16.99 |
| 9 | San Francisco, CA | $35,140 | $16.89 |
| 10 | Wausau, WI | $33,611 | $16.16 |
| 11 | Indianapolis, IN | $33,603 | $16.16 |
| 12 | Perth Amboy, NJ | $33,480 | $16.10 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $33,100 | $15.91 |
| 14 | Bristol, PA | $32,974 | $15.85 |
| 15 | Baltimore, MD | $32,942 | $15.84 |
| 16 | Cleveland, OH | $32,202 | $15.48 |
| 17 | Sterling, VA | $31,471 | $15.13 |
| 18 | Durham, NC | $31,332 | $15.06 |
| 19 | Saint Louis, MO | $31,188 | $14.99 |
| 20 | Greer, SC | $30,812 | $14.81 |
Can Handler salary details
A can handler's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $40,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a can handler's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $32,465 | $2,705 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying can handler jobs
The highest paying types of can handlers are stock unloader, material handler lead, and material handler/forklift operator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouseman | $36,022 | $3,002 | $17.32 | 158,488 |
| Mover | $33,187 | $2,766 | $15.96 | 4,222 |
| Dock Worker | $36,027 | $3,002 | $17.32 | 119,104 |
| Warehouse Labour | $31,746 | $2,646 | $15.26 | 218,654 |
| Loader/Unloader | $31,827 | $2,652 | $15.30 | 67,063 |
| Stock Unloader | $43,736 | $3,645 | $21.03 | 75,994 |
Top companies hiring can handlers now:
Which companies pay can handlers the most?
Can handler salaries at National Grid plc and Whitney Museum of American Art are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average can handler salary at companies like BWX Technologies and Atos are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Grid plc | $45,019 | $21.64 |
| 2 | Whitney Museum of American Art | $41,635 | $20.02 |
| 3 | BWX Technologies | $41,324 | $19.87 |
| 4 | Atos | $40,651 | $19.54 |
| 5 | Northrop Grumman | $40,370 | $19.41 |
| 6 | Siemens | $40,140 | $19.30 |
| 7 | Peet's Coffee | $40,121 | $19.29 |
| 8 | PepsiCo | $39,620 | $19.05 |
| 9 | Medline | $39,427 | $18.96 |
| 10 | Splunk | $39,402 | $18.94 |
| 11 | General Mills | $39,213 | $18.85 |
| 12 | Utz Brands | $39,158 | $18.83 |
| 13 | Raytheon Technologies | $39,079 | $18.79 |
| 14 | Cargill | $38,744 | $18.63 |
| 15 | Salesforce | $38,711 | $18.61 |
| 16 | Stumptown Coffee Roasters | $38,565 | $18.54 |
| 17 | Baxter International | $38,534 | $18.53 |
| 18 | Medtronic | $38,213 | $18.37 |
| 19 | Amcor | $38,111 | $18.32 |
| 20 | University of Colorado Boulder | $38,091 | $18.31 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Can Handler salary trends
The average can handler salary has risen by $7,689 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average can handler earned $24,776 annually, but today, they earn $32,465 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for can handlers over the last decade.
Compare can handler salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average can handler salary over time
Compare can handler salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Can Handler salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,500 | $15.61 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $30,800 | $14.80 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $29,500 | $14.17 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $28,200 | $13.56 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $27,100 | $13.03 | +3.7% |
Recently added can handler salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson | 70000-Mat'l Handler I | Los Angeles, CA | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Henkel | Chemical Handler | Elgin, IL | 12/16/2024 | $45,914 |
| Department of Defense | Ammunition Handler (Flo/Mvo) | Nunez, GA | 12/16/2024 | $44,537 |
| Anheuser-Busch | Clydesdale Handler | Saint Louis, MO | 12/15/2024 | $71,459 |
| Mtc | Canine Handler | Meridian, MS | 12/15/2024 | $33,392 |
| Zurich North America | Request-Energy Claims Handler | Ione, OR | 12/15/2024 | $72,800 |
| Staffbuilders HR | Parts Handler-Power Tool Experience | Lakeland, FL | 12/13/2024 | $37,566 |
| Baxter | Supply Handler-2Nd Shift | Round Lake, IL | 12/12/2024 | $45,914 |
| Haggar Clothing | Inbound Handler I & II | Saint Rose, LA | 12/12/2024 | $29,218 |
| Nestle | Instant Product Handler | Waverly, IA | 12/12/2024 | $56,245 |
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