First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handlings across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Wyoming$76,070
- Maryland$75,300
- Washington$75,170
- North Dakota$74,160
- Rhode Island$73,210
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$58,290
- New Mexico$59,750
- Arkansas$60,690
- Idaho$61,010
- Vermont$62,210
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $76,070 | $70,590 | $37 | +13.8% | 1,560 |
| 2 | Maryland | $75,300 | $74,070 | $36 | +12.6% | 11,990 |
| 3 | Washington | $75,170 | $74,250 | $36 | +12.4% | 14,000 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $74,160 | $65,070 | $36 | +10.9% | 1,930 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $73,210 | $72,750 | $35 | +9.5% | 1,520 |
| 6 | Alaska | $72,390 | $64,420 | $35 | +8.3% | 1,830 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $71,740 | $68,430 | $34 | +7.3% | 9,410 |
| 8 | Colorado | $71,690 | $65,380 | $34 | +7.2% | 11,890 |
| 9 | New York | $71,690 | $67,300 | $34 | +7.2% | 29,280 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $70,710 | $67,980 | $34 | +5.8% | 25,110 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $70,350 | $65,570 | $34 | +5.2% | 10,660 |
| 12 | Illinois | $69,930 | $65,420 | $34 | +4.6% | 25,270 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $69,530 | $65,440 | $33 | +4% | 5,870 |
| 14 | California | $69,340 | $65,550 | $33 | +3.7% | 67,920 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $68,830 | $65,000 | $33 | +2.9% | 3,130 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $67,700 | $63,950 | $33 | +1.3% | 2,440 |
| 17 | Delaware | $67,510 | $62,510 | $32 | +1% | 2,270 |
| 18 | Indiana | $66,980 | $64,700 | $32 | +0.2% | 15,250 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $66,890 | $64,560 | $32 | +0% | 11,140 |
| 20 | Utah | $66,490 | $62,600 | $32 | -0.6% | 6,830 |
| 21 | Oregon | $66,300 | $61,540 | $32 | -0.8% | 8,120 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $66,270 | $61,160 | $32 | -0.9% | 17,290 |
| 23 | Kansas | $66,040 | $62,940 | $32 | -1.2% | 7,520 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $65,900 | $60,310 | $32 | -1.4% | 920 |
| 25 | Virginia | $65,880 | $62,130 | $32 | -1.5% | 14,830 |
| 26 | Georgia | $65,800 | $63,540 | $32 | -1.6% | 26,660 |
| 27 | Arizona | $65,780 | $63,360 | $32 | -1.6% | 11,190 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $65,740 | $63,470 | $32 | -1.7% | 8,300 |
| 29 | Missouri | $65,630 | $60,370 | $32 | -1.8% | 10,500 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $64,830 | $60,630 | $31 | -3% | 3,530 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $64,760 | $64,780 | $31 | -3.1% | 1,340 |
| 32 | Florida | $64,700 | $61,000 | $31 | -3.2% | 34,650 |
| 33 | Montana | $64,610 | $60,670 | $31 | -3.4% | 1,990 |
| 34 | Ohio | $64,440 | $61,760 | $31 | -3.6% | 23,100 |
| 35 | Nevada | $64,300 | $60,340 | $31 | -3.8% | 6,290 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $64,260 | $61,460 | $31 | -3.9% | 23,690 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $64,090 | $61,270 | $31 | -4.1% | 8,130 |
| 38 | Texas | $63,800 | $60,000 | $31 | -4.6% | 60,700 |
| 39 | Michigan | $63,760 | $60,280 | $31 | -4.6% | 14,600 |
| 40 | Maine | $63,650 | $60,090 | $31 | -4.8% | 2,370 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $63,480 | $60,090 | $31 | -5.1% | 10,180 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $63,400 | $60,260 | $30 | -5.2% | 8,120 |
| 43 | Iowa | $63,370 | $60,490 | $30 | -5.2% | 6,480 |
| 44 | Alabama | $63,020 | $59,780 | $30 | -5.7% | 12,330 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $62,970 | $60,070 | $30 | -5.8% | 21,540 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $62,940 | $59,290 | $30 | -5.9% | 4,950 |
| 47 | Vermont | $62,210 | $60,410 | $30 | -7% | 910 |
| 48 | Idaho | $61,010 | $56,290 | $29 | -8.7% | 3,070 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $60,690 | $56,810 | $29 | -9.2% | 5,120 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $59,750 | $55,790 | $29 | -10.6% | 3,250 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $58,290 | $52,420 | $28 | -12.8% | 2,670 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $83,440 | $91,900 | 500 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,390 | $77,890 | 8,250 |
| 3 | Casper, WY | $76,290 | $79,900 | 310 |
| 4 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $75,830 | $78,920 | 490 |
| 5 | Walla Walla, WA | $75,800 | $72,710 | 100 |
| 6 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $75,460 | $77,170 | 6,680 |
| 7 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $75,270 | $77,740 | 200 |
| 8 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $74,240 | $76,950 | 2,310 |
| 9 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $74,230 | $80,120 | 250 |
| 10 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $73,970 | $70,840 | 2,440 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handlings (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $119,540 | $115,130 | 130 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $116,380 | $131,940 | 1,670 |
| 3 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $116,090 | $109,790 | 340 |
| 4 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $113,730 | $116,490 | 60 |
| 5 | Pipeline Transportation | $106,860 | $104,280 | 610 |
| 6 | Metal Ore Mining | $106,060 | $106,160 | 90 |
| 7 | Coal Mining | $104,660 | $106,250 | 210 |
| 8 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $102,930 | $101,950 | 1,090 |
| 9 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $102,930 | $101,950 | 1,090 |
| 10 | Rail Transportation | $102,330 | $99,330 | 3,890 |
| 11 | Rail Transportation | $102,330 | $99,330 | 3,890 |
| 12 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $100,160 | $104,180 | 730 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling make in the U.S.?
The median first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling salary in the United States is $62,890 per year (mean $66,860), and about 80% earn between $43,360 and $96,150.
How much do first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,860 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling the most?
Wyoming has the highest average pay for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling at $76,070 per year (median $70,590).
What is the job outlook for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling?
Employment is projected to change +3.7% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 61,300 openings per year.