Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for aircraft cargo handling supervisorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $65,010 ≈ $31/hr
National median salary $58,170
Total employment 9,760 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +5.2%
Faster than average
Annual openings 1,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 10,300 → 10,800 (+500)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Kentucky$48,520
- Oklahoma$52,640
- South Carolina$57,870
- Tennessee$58,910
- Michigan$60,270
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | $85,510 | $81,380 | $41 | +31.5% | 150 |
| 2 | Colorado | $79,290 | $79,260 | $38 | +22% | 190 |
| 3 | Missouri | $77,600 | $76,450 | $37 | +19.4% | 100 |
| 4 | Indiana | $76,730 | $75,880 | $37 | +18% | 60 |
| 5 | Arizona | $74,810 | $74,780 | $36 | +15.1% | 220 |
| 6 | Arkansas | $72,730 | $73,520 | $35 | +11.9% | 40 |
| 7 | Ohio | $72,690 | $79,650 | $35 | +11.8% | 100 |
| 8 | Virginia | $72,570 | $78,420 | $35 | +11.6% | 240 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $71,960 | $78,770 | $35 | +10.7% | 50 |
| 10 | Alaska | $71,160 | $58,230 | $34 | +9.5% | 130 |
| 11 | California | $70,860 | $60,530 | $34 | +9% | 1,490 |
| 12 | Nevada | $70,630 | $70,740 | $34 | +8.6% | 170 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $69,500 | $75,620 | $33 | +6.9% | 450 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $68,700 | $65,590 | $33 | +5.7% | 60 |
| 15 | Oregon | $68,620 | $61,340 | $33 | +5.6% | 110 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $67,960 | $79,460 | $33 | +4.5% | 40 |
| 17 | Utah | $67,330 | $57,570 | $32 | +3.6% | 80 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $67,130 | $72,760 | $32 | +3.3% | 50 |
| 19 | Alabama | $66,880 | $59,460 | $32 | +2.9% | — |
| 20 | Florida | $65,870 | $62,240 | $32 | +1.3% | 740 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $65,620 | $52,360 | $32 | +0.9% | 30 |
| 22 | New York | $65,610 | $57,290 | $32 | +0.9% | 250 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $64,530 | $59,130 | $31 | -0.7% | 90 |
| 24 | Illinois | $64,120 | $58,600 | $31 | -1.4% | 530 |
| 25 | Washington | $63,530 | $61,090 | $31 | -2.3% | 150 |
| 26 | Texas | $63,220 | $56,290 | $30 | -2.8% | 1,410 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $62,970 | $53,100 | $30 | -3.1% | 170 |
| 28 | Idaho | $62,800 | $56,530 | $30 | -3.4% | 120 |
| 29 | Iowa | $62,440 | $55,030 | $30 | -4% | — |
| 30 | Hawaii | $61,380 | $59,120 | $30 | -5.6% | 180 |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $60,990 | $52,470 | $29 | -6.2% | 140 |
| 32 | Michigan | $60,270 | $47,850 | $29 | -7.3% | 90 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $58,910 | $53,560 | $28 | -9.4% | 260 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $57,870 | $61,470 | $28 | -11% | 140 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $52,640 | $41,600 | $25 | -19% | 70 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $48,520 | $52,530 | $23 | -25.4% | 1,010 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 45 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $81,380 | $86,990 | 130 |
| 2 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $80,820 | $75,040 | 300 |
| 3 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $80,140 | $76,650 | 40 |
| 4 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,260 | $80,200 | 180 |
| 5 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $78,420 | $75,230 | 60 |
| 6 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $77,810 | $73,460 | 150 |
| 7 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $77,790 | $68,180 | 170 |
| 8 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $75,970 | $63,800 | 60 |
| 9 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $75,880 | $76,920 | 50 |
| 10 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $75,810 | $75,210 | 210 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing aircraft cargo handling supervisorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $105,910 | $141,170 | 40 |
| 2 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $105,910 | $141,170 | 40 |
| 3 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $95,040 | $95,540 | 30 |
| 4 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $95,040 | $95,540 | 30 |
| 5 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $87,080 | $136,310 | 50 |
| 6 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $80,550 | $73,990 | 120 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $80,550 | $74,020 | 120 |
| 8 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $80,550 | $73,990 | 120 |
| 9 | Scheduled Air Transportation | $76,820 | $71,200 | 3,270 |
| 10 | Air Transportation | $76,600 | $71,060 | 3,550 |
| 11 | Nonscheduled Air Transportation | $68,390 | $69,470 | 280 |
| 12 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $59,130 | $66,070 | 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do aircraft cargo handling supervisors make in the U.S.?
The median aircraft cargo handling supervisors salary in the United States is $58,170 per year (mean $65,010), and about 80% earn between $41,690 and $92,160.
How much do aircraft cargo handling supervisors make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $65,010 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays aircraft cargo handling supervisors the most?
Georgia has the highest average pay for aircraft cargo handling supervisors at $85,510 per year (median $81,380).
What is the job outlook for aircraft cargo handling supervisors?
Employment is projected to change +5.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 1,100 openings per year.