First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
SOC 53-1047BLS OEWS May 2025
National median · BLS
$62,890
▲ +1.62%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$66,860
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
623,640
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Pay range for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$43,360
25th
$50,070
Median (50th)
$62,890
75th
$78,160
90th — top pay
$96,150
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors to grow 3% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 54,900 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
621,500 → 640,300
+18,800 jobs
Projected change
+3%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
54,900
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
Plus less than 5 years experience
Self-employed
0.7% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salaries by state
BLS state medians, plus the same figure adjusted for local prices (BEA Regional Price Parities). Tap a state for its full range and H-1B pay.
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Active Listening3.8
Speaking3.8
Coordination3.8
Management of Personnel Resources3.7
Time Management3.6
Critical Thinking3.5
Monitoring3.5
Reading Comprehension3.5
Judgment and Decision Making3.4
Complex Problem Solving3.4
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal Service4.0
Administration and Management4.0
English Language3.8
Public Safety and Security3.8
Transportation3.7
Computers and Electronics3.5
Education and Training3.4
Personnel and Human Resources3.4
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP softwareInventory management systemsWarehouse management system WMSMicrosoft AccessOracle Database@Road GeoManagerAccellos Real DispatchActsoft Comet TrackerBarcode softwareBill of lading softwareCAPE Systems CAPE PACKCAPE Systems TRUCKFILLCommercial vehicle operations CVO software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors do
BLS reports pay for this group as one occupation. The details below combine O*NET's 4 detailed occupations: First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand; First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators; First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants; First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other.
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.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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