First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,360 | $20.85 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $62,890 | $30.23 |
| Mean (average) | $66,860 | $32.14 |
| 90th percentile | $96,150 | $46.23 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 54 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $59,780 | $36,310 | $94,250 | 12,330 | 1.45 |
| Alaska | $64,420 | $45,350 | $106,070 | 1,830 | 1.4 |
| Arizona | $63,360 | $43,360 | $91,210 | 11,190 | 0.86 |
| Arkansas | $56,810 | $37,380 | $87,920 | 5,120 | 0.98 |
| California | $65,550 | $45,700 | $98,700 | 67,920 | 0.93 |
| Colorado | $65,380 | $49,820 | $100,020 | 11,890 | 1.03 |
| Connecticut | $65,440 | $47,000 | $96,800 | 5,870 | 0.86 |
| Delaware | $62,510 | $45,480 | $97,770 | 2,270 | 1.17 |
| District of Columbia | $60,310 | $37,630 | $98,890 | 920 | 0.33 |
| Florida | $61,000 | $41,520 | $91,140 | 34,650 | 0.87 |
| Georgia | $63,540 | $39,900 | $94,570 | 26,660 | 1.36 |
| Guam | $37,550 | $28,860 | $79,120 | 210 | 0.8 |
| Hawaii | $65,000 | $42,250 | $100,770 | 3,130 | 1.24 |
| Idaho | $56,290 | $37,930 | $84,860 | 3,070 | 0.89 |
| Illinois | $65,420 | $46,590 | $98,010 | 25,270 | 1.03 |
| Indiana | $64,700 | $44,210 | $91,640 | 15,250 | 1.19 |
| Iowa | $60,490 | $40,890 | $87,110 | 6,480 | 1.04 |
| Kansas | $62,940 | $43,560 | $92,690 | 7,520 | 1.3 |
| Kentucky | $60,090 | $43,780 | $90,330 | 10,180 | 1.27 |
| Louisiana | $60,260 | $38,590 | $94,120 | 8,120 | 1.05 |
| Maine | $60,090 | $43,220 | $88,120 | 2,370 | 0.92 |
| Maryland | $74,070 | $46,970 | $104,210 | 11,990 | 1.08 |
| Massachusetts | $65,570 | $45,960 | $100,400 | 10,660 | 0.73 |
| Michigan | $60,280 | $42,490 | $89,550 | 14,600 | 0.83 |
| Minnesota | $68,430 | $48,580 | $99,570 | 9,410 | 0.8 |
| Mississippi | $59,290 | $39,030 | $90,740 | 4,950 | 1.06 |
| Missouri | $60,370 | $41,590 | $96,110 | 10,500 | 0.89 |
| Montana | $60,670 | $44,670 | $91,510 | 1,990 | 0.97 |
| Nebraska | $60,630 | $40,180 | $92,360 | 3,530 | 0.86 |
| Nevada | $60,340 | $43,000 | $90,240 | 6,290 | 1.01 |
| New Hampshire | $63,950 | $44,290 | $94,580 | 2,440 | 0.89 |
| New Jersey | $67,980 | $46,230 | $98,510 | 25,110 | 1.46 |
| New Mexico | $55,790 | $39,370 | $84,440 | 3,250 | 0.93 |
| New York | $67,300 | $46,030 | $103,310 | 29,280 | 0.75 |
| North Carolina | $60,070 | $41,020 | $85,850 | 21,540 | 1.09 |
| North Dakota | $65,070 | $45,880 | $115,180 | 1,930 | 1.12 |
| Ohio | $61,760 | $44,370 | $86,540 | 23,100 | 1.04 |
| Oklahoma | $61,270 | $37,810 | $94,340 | 8,130 | 1.19 |
| Oregon | $61,540 | $46,060 | $92,390 | 8,120 | 1.03 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,460 | $40,930 | $88,630 | 23,690 | 0.97 |
| Puerto Rico | $35,720 | $24,760 | $63,060 | 4,500 | 1.19 |
| Rhode Island | $72,750 | $49,620 | $100,650 | 1,520 | 0.76 |
| South Carolina | $63,470 | $43,690 | $90,900 | 8,300 | 0.9 |
| South Dakota | $64,780 | $44,010 | $82,080 | 1,340 | 0.73 |
| Tennessee | $61,160 | $43,710 | $97,380 | 17,290 | 1.31 |
| Texas | $60,000 | $38,900 | $95,030 | 60,700 | 1.08 |
| Utah | $62,600 | $43,530 | $95,200 | 6,830 | 0.98 |
| Vermont | $60,410 | $44,410 | $80,900 | 910 | 0.75 |
| Virgin Islands | $48,160 | $33,350 | $91,120 | 100 | 0.78 |
| Virginia | $62,130 | $43,250 | $92,940 | 14,830 | 0.9 |
| Washington | $74,250 | $49,260 | $104,420 | 14,000 | 0.98 |
| West Virginia | $52,420 | $36,220 | $90,750 | 2,670 | 0.95 |
| Wisconsin | $64,560 | $43,070 | $94,160 | 11,140 | 0.94 |
| Wyoming | $70,590 | $44,500 | $107,050 | 1,560 | 1.39 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
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Job outlook for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 54,900. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 0.7%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Data unavailable No academic program is mapped to this occupation in the official crosswalk. Entry is usually through work experience, training, or apprenticeship.
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
BLS groups this occupation differently from O*NET. Skills and tasks below come from the closest O*NET occupation, First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand (53-1042.00).
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
- Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
- Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications.
- Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.
- Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.
- Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (in demand)
- Microsoft Word (in demand)
- SAP software (in demand)
- Inventory management systems (in demand)
- Warehouse management system WMS (in demand)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Oracle Database (hot technology)
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Employee scheduling software
- Inventory control software
- Sage ERP Accpac
- Time and attendance software
Transferable skills for career changers: Coordination, Management of Personnel Resources, Complex Problem Solving, Time Management, Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making.
Common job titles: Floor Supervisor, Packaging Supervisor, Receiving Manager, Receiving Supervisor, Shipping Manager, Shipping Supervisor, Terminal Operations Manager, Warehouse Foreman, Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Supervisor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors make?
The national median annual wage for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors was $62,890 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $43,360 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $96,150. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with less than 5 years of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors a growing career?
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors to change +3.0% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 54,900 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Washington ($74,250), Maryland ($74,070), Rhode Island ($72,750). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.