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

Package Handler Jobs in Memphis

Temp and flexible package handler positions in Memphis pay $16.00-$19.78/hr — 8% below the national average, with a cost of living 14% below the U.S. baseline.

$16-$20

Per Hour

$716

Weekly (40hrs)

86

Cost Index

CST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Memphis

Logistics
Healthcare
Hospitality
Manufacturing

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1000
Groceries$290
Transport$70
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About Package Handler Jobs in Memphis

Package Handlers in Memphis earn $16.00-$19.78/hr, below the national average.

Package Handlers load and unload packages at shipping facilities, sort items by destination, and ensure packages move efficiently through the shipping process.

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

Package Handler Pay: Memphis vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
Memphis, TN$16–$20/hr86$1,000
Dallas, TX$16–$21/hr93$1,450
Austin, TX$16–$24/hr103$1,600
Fort Worth, TX$16–$21/hr93$1,250
Houston, TX$16–$21/hr91$1,300
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Package Handler in Memphis

2.9x
Manageable
56
Hours to pay rent
35%
Rent / gross income
873
Monthly disposable
43% 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 Memphis

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$3,099
Est. taxes (~22%)-$682
Take-home$2,417
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,000
Groceries + transport$360
Remaining$1,057

Based on avg Package Handler rate of $17.89/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Load and unload packages from trucks and conveyor belts
  • Sort packages by destination, size, or priority
  • Scan packages and update tracking systems
  • Meet productivity targets safely
  • Report damaged packages

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Physical fitness
Speed & efficiency
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Safety awareness
Requirements
  • Ability to lift 50-75 lbs repeatedly
  • Physical stamina for fast-paced work
  • Ability to work various shifts (including overnight)
  • No experience required

Earnings Calculator for Memphis

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$18/hr
$16/hr$19.78/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$450
Monthly
$1,949
Yearly
$23,400
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Career Path from Package Handler

Package Handler

0-1 years

Senior Handler

1-2 years

Sort Supervisor

2-4 years

Operations Manager

4+ 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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