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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Industrial & Warehouse
Baltimore, MD

Material Handler Jobs in Baltimore

Temp and flexible material handler positions in Baltimore pay $17.12-$25.68/hr — 7% above the national average, with a cost of living 7% above the U.S. baseline.

$17-$26

Per Hour

$856

Weekly (40hrs)

107

Cost Index

EST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Baltimore

Healthcare
Logistics
Education
Hospitality

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1600
Groceries$350
Transport$95
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About Material Handler Jobs in Baltimore

Material Handlers in Baltimore earn $17.12-$25.68/hr, above the national average.

Material Handlers move raw materials, supplies, and finished goods within manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers using various equipment.

Most material handler positions in Baltimore are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Material Handler Pay: Baltimore vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
Baltimore, MD$17–$26/hr107$1,600
Philadelphia, PA$16–$24/hr102$1,550
New York City, NY$30–$45/hr187$3,500
Pittsburgh, PA$16–$22/hr93$1,350
Boston, MA$24–$36/hr152$2,800
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Material Handler in Baltimore

2.1x
Tight Budget
75
Hours to pay rent
47%
Rent / gross income
626
Monthly disposable
7% more affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in Baltimore

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$3,706
Est. taxes (~22%)-$815
Take-home$2,891
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,600
Groceries + transport$445
Remaining$846

Based on avg Material Handler rate of $21.40/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Move materials between work areas using equipment
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
  • Load and unload trucks and containers
  • Maintain accurate inventory records
  • Keep work areas clean and organized

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Equipment operation
Physical fitness
Safety awareness
Teamwork
Organization
Requirements
  • Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs
  • Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Safety-conscious mindset

Earnings Calculator for Baltimore

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$21/hr
$17.12/hr$25.68/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$525
Monthly
$2,273
Yearly
$27,300
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Career Path from Material Handler

Material Handler

0-2 years

Lead Material Handler

2-4 years

Warehouse Supervisor

4-6 years

Operations Manager

6+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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