First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors in the United States was $62,890 ($30.23 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,360 | $20.85 |
| 25th | $50,070 | $24.07 |
| Median | $62,890 | $30.23 |
| 75th | $78,160 | $37.58 |
| 90th | $96,150 | $46.23 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-1047
- Total U.S. employment: 623,640
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The mean wage of $66,860 sits 6.3% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $43,360, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $96,150 — a 2.2x gap between entry-level and top earners.
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $59,780 | $28.74 | -4.9% | 12,330 |
| Alaska | $64,420 | $30.97 | +2.4% | 1,830 |
| Arizona | $63,360 | $30.46 | +0.7% | 11,190 |
| Arkansas | $56,810 | $27.31 | -9.7% | 5,120 |
| California | $65,550 | $31.51 | +4.2% | 67,920 |
| Colorado | $65,380 | $31.43 | +4.0% | 11,890 |
| Connecticut | $65,440 | $31.46 | +4.1% | 5,870 |
| Delaware | $62,510 | $30.05 | -0.6% | 2,270 |
| District of Columbia | $60,310 | $28.99 | -4.1% | 920 |
| Florida | $61,000 | $29.33 | -3.0% | 34,650 |
| Georgia | $63,540 | $30.55 | +1.0% | 26,660 |
| Hawaii | $65,000 | $31.25 | +3.4% | 3,130 |
| Idaho | $56,290 | $27.06 | -10.5% | 3,070 |
| Illinois | $65,420 | $31.45 | +4.0% | 25,270 |
| Indiana | $64,700 | $31.10 | +2.9% | 15,250 |
| Iowa | $60,490 | $29.08 | -3.8% | 6,480 |
| Kansas | $62,940 | $30.26 | +0.1% | 7,520 |
| Kentucky | $60,090 | $28.89 | -4.5% | 10,180 |
| Louisiana | $60,260 | $28.97 | -4.2% | 8,120 |
| Maine | $60,090 | $28.89 | -4.5% | 2,370 |
| Maryland | $74,070 | $35.61 | +17.8% | 11,990 |
| Massachusetts | $65,570 | $31.52 | +4.3% | 10,660 |
| Michigan | $60,280 | $28.98 | -4.2% | 14,600 |
| Minnesota | $68,430 | $32.90 | +8.8% | 9,410 |
| Mississippi | $59,290 | $28.51 | -5.7% | 4,950 |
| Missouri | $60,370 | $29.02 | -4.0% | 10,500 |
| Montana | $60,670 | $29.17 | -3.5% | 1,990 |
| Nebraska | $60,630 | $29.15 | -3.6% | 3,530 |
| Nevada | $60,340 | $29.01 | -4.1% | 6,290 |
| New Hampshire | $63,950 | $30.75 | +1.7% | 2,440 |
| New Jersey | $67,980 | $32.68 | +8.1% | 25,110 |
| New Mexico | $55,790 | $26.82 | -11.3% | 3,250 |
| New York | $67,300 | $32.36 | +7.0% | 29,280 |
| North Carolina | $60,070 | $28.88 | -4.5% | 21,540 |
| North Dakota | $65,070 | $31.28 | +3.5% | 1,930 |
| Ohio | $61,760 | $29.69 | -1.8% | 23,100 |
| Oklahoma | $61,270 | $29.46 | -2.6% | 8,130 |
| Oregon | $61,540 | $29.59 | -2.1% | 8,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,460 | $29.55 | -2.3% | 23,690 |
| Rhode Island | $72,750 | $34.98 | +15.7% | 1,520 |
| South Carolina | $63,470 | $30.51 | +0.9% | 8,300 |
| South Dakota | $64,780 | $31.14 | +3.0% | 1,340 |
| Tennessee | $61,160 | $29.40 | -2.8% | 17,290 |
| Texas | $60,000 | $28.84 | -4.6% | 60,700 |
| Utah | $62,600 | $30.10 | -0.5% | 6,830 |
| Vermont | $60,410 | $29.04 | -3.9% | 910 |
| Virginia | $62,130 | $29.87 | -1.2% | 14,830 |
| Washington | $74,250 | $35.70 | +18.1% | 14,000 |
| West Virginia | $52,420 | $25.20 | -16.6% | 2,670 |
| Wisconsin | $64,560 | $31.04 | +2.7% | 11,140 |
| Wyoming | $70,590 | $33.94 | +12.2% | 1,560 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors?
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors is $62,890 ($30.23 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 623,640 first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.23. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.