Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
low → high: location quotient
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors (SOC 53-1047) employed 623,640 people in May 2025. The median pay is $62,890 a year ($30.23 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,360 and the highest-paid 10% more than $96,150. BLS projects its employment to change by +3.0% between 2025 and 2035 (about 54,900 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: High school diploma or equivalent, with less than 5 years experience in a related occupation.
Highest median pay: Washington ($74,250), Maryland ($74,070), Rhode Island ($72,750). Most jobs: California (67,920), Texas (60,700), Florida (34,650).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,360 | $20.85 |
| 25th percentile | $50,070 | $24.07 |
| Median | $62,890 | $30.23 |
| Mean | $66,860 | $32.14 |
| 75th percentile | $78,160 | $37.58 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $96,150 | $46.23 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 621,500 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 640,300 |
| Change in jobs | 18,800 |
| Percent change | +3.0% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 54,900 |
| Self-employed share | 0.7% |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Work experience in a related occupation | Less than 5 years |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 12,330 | 1.45 | $59,780 | $36,310 | $94,250 | -5% | 20% |
| Alaska | 1,830 | 1.40 | $64,420 | $45,350 | $106,070 | +2% | 26% |
| Arizona | 11,190 | 0.86 | $63,360 | $43,360 | $91,210 | +1% | 29% |
| Arkansas | 5,120 | 0.98 | $56,810 | $37,380 | $87,920 | -10% | 20% |
| California | 67,920 | 0.93 | $65,550 | $45,700 | $98,700 | +4% | 37% |
| Colorado | 11,890 | 1.03 | $65,380 | $49,820 | $100,020 | +4% | 32% |
| Connecticut | 5,870 | 0.86 | $65,440 | $47,000 | $96,800 | +4% | 27% |
| Delaware | 2,270 | 1.17 | $62,510 | $45,480 | $97,770 | -1% | 27% |
| District of Columbia | 920 | 0.33 | $60,310 | $37,630 | $98,890 | -4% | 39% |
| Florida | 34,650 | 0.87 | $61,000 | $41,520 | $91,140 | -3% | 33% |
| Georgia | 26,660 | 1.36 | $63,540 | $39,900 | $94,570 | +1% | 26% |
| Hawaii | 3,130 | 1.24 | $65,000 | $42,250 | $100,770 | +3% | 36% |
| Idaho | 3,070 | 0.89 | $56,290 | $37,930 | $84,860 | -10% | 26% |
| Illinois | 25,270 | 1.03 | $65,420 | $46,590 | $98,010 | +4% | 23% |
| Indiana | 15,250 | 1.19 | $64,700 | $44,210 | $91,640 | +3% | 20% |
| Iowa | 6,480 | 1.04 | $60,490 | $40,890 | $87,110 | -4% | 19% |
| Kansas | 7,520 | 1.30 | $62,940 | $43,560 | $92,690 | +0% | 20% |
| Kentucky | 10,180 | 1.27 | $60,090 | $43,780 | $90,330 | -4% | 19% |
| Louisiana | 8,120 | 1.05 | $60,260 | $38,590 | $94,120 | -4% | 21% |
| Maine | 2,370 | 0.92 | $60,090 | $43,220 | $88,120 | -4% | 23% |
| Maryland | 11,990 | 1.08 | $74,070 | $46,970 | $104,210 | +18% | 28% |
| Massachusetts | 10,660 | 0.73 | $65,570 | $45,960 | $100,400 | +4% | 32% |
| Michigan | 14,600 | 0.83 | $60,280 | $42,490 | $89,550 | -4% | 22% |
| Minnesota | 9,410 | 0.80 | $68,430 | $48,580 | $99,570 | +9% | 22% |
| Mississippi | 4,950 | 1.06 | $59,290 | $39,030 | $90,740 | -6% | 19% |
| Missouri | 10,500 | 0.89 | $60,370 | $41,590 | $96,110 | -4% | 21% |
| Montana | 1,990 | 0.97 | $60,670 | $44,670 | $91,510 | -4% | 21% |
| Nebraska | 3,530 | 0.86 | $60,630 | $40,180 | $92,360 | -4% | 21% |
| Nevada | 6,290 | 1.01 | $60,340 | $43,000 | $90,240 | -4% | 32% |
| New Hampshire | 2,440 | 0.89 | $63,950 | $44,290 | $94,580 | +2% | 28% |
| New Jersey | 25,110 | 1.46 | $67,980 | $46,230 | $98,510 | +8% | 30% |
| New Mexico | 3,250 | 0.93 | $55,790 | $39,370 | $84,440 | -11% | 23% |
| New York | 29,280 | 0.75 | $67,300 | $46,030 | $103,310 | +7% | 29% |
| North Carolina | 21,540 | 1.09 | $60,070 | $41,020 | $85,850 | -4% | 25% |
| North Dakota | 1,930 | 1.12 | $65,070 | $45,880 | $115,180 | +3% | 18% |
| Ohio | 23,100 | 1.04 | $61,760 | $44,370 | $86,540 | -2% | 20% |
| Oklahoma | 8,130 | 1.19 | $61,270 | $37,810 | $94,340 | -3% | 20% |
| Oregon | 8,120 | 1.03 | $61,540 | $46,060 | $92,390 | -2% | 30% |
| Pennsylvania | 23,690 | 0.97 | $61,460 | $40,930 | $88,630 | -2% | 24% |
| Rhode Island | 1,520 | 0.76 | $72,750 | $49,620 | $100,650 | +16% | 22% |
| South Carolina | 8,300 | 0.90 | $63,470 | $43,690 | $90,900 | +1% | 22% |
| South Dakota | 1,340 | 0.73 | $64,780 | $44,010 | $82,080 | +3% | 18% |
| Tennessee | 17,290 | 1.31 | $61,160 | $43,710 | $97,380 | -3% | 23% |
| Texas | 60,700 | 1.08 | $60,000 | $38,900 | $95,030 | -5% | 28% |
| Utah | 6,830 | 0.98 | $62,600 | $43,530 | $95,200 | -0% | 29% |
| Vermont | 910 | 0.75 | $60,410 | $44,410 | $80,900 | -4% | 25% |
| Virginia | 14,830 | 0.90 | $62,130 | $43,250 | $92,940 | -1% | 30% |
| Washington | 14,000 | 0.98 | $74,250 | $49,260 | $104,420 | +18% | 28% |
| West Virginia | 2,670 | 0.95 | $52,420 | $36,220 | $90,750 | -17% | 20% |
| Wisconsin | 11,140 | 0.94 | $64,560 | $43,070 | $94,160 | +3% | 20% |
| Wyoming | 1,560 | 1.39 | $70,590 | $44,500 | $107,050 | +12% | 17% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 8,250 | $76,390 | $53,690 | $106,590 | 0.99 |
| Casper, WY | 310 | $76,290 | $47,670 | $110,900 | 1.90 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 6,680 | $75,460 | $47,860 | $102,790 | 1.23 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 2,310 | $74,240 | $50,630 | $105,700 | 0.51 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 2,440 | $73,970 | $47,450 | $95,330 | 2.10 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 7,450 | $73,950 | $51,060 | $114,390 | 0.78 |
| Kenosha, WI | 610 | $72,500 | $48,520 | $95,120 | 2.02 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 6,130 | $72,140 | $50,160 | $100,730 | 0.78 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | 410 | $71,950 | $48,440 | $96,370 | 0.78 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 35,860 | $71,510 | $46,880 | $104,370 | 0.94 |
| Bellingham, WA | 340 | $71,270 | $48,050 | $102,440 | 0.93 |
| Midland, TX | 720 | $70,840 | $44,220 | $117,880 | 1.47 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | 340 | $70,810 | $46,160 | $87,150 | 1.26 |
| Vallejo, CA | 590 | $70,580 | $46,590 | $97,830 | 1.02 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 2,600 | $70,170 | $47,670 | $96,950 | 0.91 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 11,610 | $69,920 | $45,900 | $91,860 | 1.69 |
| Springfield, MA | 850 | $69,780 | $45,450 | $100,010 | 1.05 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | 1,230 | $69,460 | $47,060 | $95,590 | 1.20 |
| New Haven, CT | 920 | $69,390 | $46,280 | $96,850 | 0.81 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 580 | $69,290 | $44,360 | $93,860 | 1.11 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 6,870 | $69,250 | $50,200 | $100,980 | 1.06 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 19,280 | $68,330 | $48,040 | $98,900 | 1.07 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 8,430 | $67,960 | $46,130 | $104,020 | 0.67 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 640 | $67,520 | $47,580 | $80,880 | 0.90 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 1,000 | $67,500 | $43,900 | $98,380 | 1.04 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 1,210 | $67,490 | $43,680 | $98,530 | 0.90 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 330 | $67,300 | $41,120 | $80,040 | 1.26 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | 340 | $66,990 | $44,850 | $94,800 | 1.11 |
| Modesto, CA | 800 | $66,800 | $45,690 | $94,840 | 1.02 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | 1,230 | $66,790 | $46,420 | $93,720 | 1.14 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | 2,230 | $66,320 | $45,500 | $89,990 | 1.47 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 3,690 | $66,140 | $45,930 | $95,340 | 1.11 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 2,320 | $65,890 | $41,030 | $102,180 | 1.29 |
| Evansville, IN | 580 | $65,810 | $43,190 | $93,430 | 1.06 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 7,210 | $65,730 | $46,040 | $101,780 | 0.67 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 6,790 | $65,590 | $46,160 | $89,400 | 1.53 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | 380 | $65,450 | $44,340 | $89,500 | 1.36 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 2,360 | $65,440 | $47,640 | $95,400 | 0.98 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 680 | $65,440 | $47,200 | $99,240 | 0.82 |
| Florence, SC | 410 | $65,320 | $44,420 | $95,420 | 1.14 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 16,900 | $65,290 | $42,530 | $97,040 | 1.46 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | 1,610 | $65,030 | $42,160 | $83,760 | 1.57 |
| Savannah, GA | 1,330 | $65,000 | $43,810 | $94,640 | 1.67 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 8,480 | $64,990 | $44,480 | $91,320 | 0.89 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 380 | $64,990 | $46,600 | $83,390 | 0.91 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 5,250 | $64,830 | $48,530 | $97,050 | 1.08 |
| Greeley, CO | 780 | $64,810 | $48,950 | $99,000 | 1.63 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 470 | $64,560 | $47,950 | $94,230 | 0.91 |
| Syracuse, NY | 1,320 | $64,540 | $45,170 | $90,550 | 1.10 |
| Worcester, MA | 1,230 | $64,450 | $47,440 | $98,290 | 0.88 |
| Lebanon, PA | 330 | $64,420 | $45,990 | $83,360 | 1.54 |
| Madison, WI | 1,280 | $64,420 | $43,720 | $96,190 | 0.78 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | 330 | $64,270 | $46,220 | $95,950 | 1.12 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 2,050 | $64,190 | $45,260 | $88,590 | 1.52 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 1,200 | $64,110 | $47,780 | $99,840 | 0.74 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 3,010 | $64,100 | $45,020 | $95,360 | 0.92 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 4,940 | $63,900 | $46,790 | $92,550 | 1.12 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 370 | $63,740 | $43,150 | $99,580 | 0.73 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | 390 | $63,730 | $44,420 | $98,460 | 0.76 |
| Green Bay, WI | 700 | $63,660 | $42,080 | $90,440 | 1.00 |
The median is $62,890 a year ($30.23 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $43,360 and the highest-paid tenth over $96,150 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
623,640 in May 2025, and BLS projects +3.0% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS).
Washington, with a median of $74,250 (among states with published figures).