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Material Handler pay in El Paso, TX

A straight answer on material handler pay in El Paso: the typical range, plus how overtime and shift differentials change your paycheck.

Typical U.S. pay

$16–$22.50

per hour

Typical U.S. range, estimate. Local pay varies with the market, shift and certifications.

The range

Where the number comes from.

The range is built around an approximate U.S. median of $18/hr for this kind of work, based on public occupational wage data. It is a planning estimate, not a promise or a local survey.

In a large market like El Paso, pay for material handlers varies widely by employer and shift. Weekend, late-night and certified work is where rates tend to be higher.

Example week (estimate)

20 hours (part-time)$320–$450
32 hours (four shifts)$512–$720
40 hours (full week)$640–$900

Before taxes. Overtime at 1.5× would make an hour at $16 worth about $24.

What changes your pay

Local pay varies. Here's why.

Overtime

Hours over 40 in a week are generally paid at 1.5 times your regular rate, and some states also count daily overtime. Texas overtime rules apply to shifts in El Paso.

Shift differentials

Overnight, early-morning, holiday and short-notice shifts sometimes carry a higher rate. The shift offer always shows the rate before you accept.

Certifications & tier

Holding certifications opens more shifts, and moving up the crew tiers gets you first pick of the best-paying ones.

FAQ

Material Handler pay: FAQ.

More answers in our full FAQ.

Typical U.S. pay for material handlers is about $16–$22.50 per hour. That is an estimate based on public wage data, not a local survey. Pay in El Paso depends on the client, shift, certifications and the local minimum wage, and every shift offer shows the actual rate before you accept.

Yes. State minimum wage, and any higher city or county minimum that covers El Paso, sets the floor for every shift. Your shift offer always shows the hourly rate before you accept.

Next-day pay by direct deposit or pay card after each shift, with instant pay available.

Good pay, posted up front.

Every shift offer shows the rate before you accept. Apply by text and start picking shifts in El Paso.

Or call dispatch: (800) 000-0000

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