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Average Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a aircraft cargo handling supervisor make in the United States?

The average salary for a aircraft cargo handling supervisor in the United States is $64,950, but the range typically falls between $50,390 and $76,270. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $31.23, with a range between $24.23 and $36.67.

There are approximately 9,020 people employed as a aircraft cargo handling supervisor in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of aircraft cargo handling supervisors.The state with the best pay for a aircraft cargo handling supervisor is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $77,670, while New Mexico has the lowest average annual salary of $46,030.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$45,770$22.01
25th Percentile$50,390$24.23
Median$58,920$28.33
75th Percentile$76,270$36.67
90th Percentile$91,400$43.94

Average aircraft cargo handling supervisor salary by location

The salary of a aircraft cargo handling supervisor can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a aircraft cargo handling supervisor in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for aircraft cargo handling supervisors are Massachusetts, Alabama, Wisconsin, Oregon, Georgia while the worst states are New Mexico, Ohio, Idaho, Indiana, Nebraska.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$71,860$79,410$86,710
Alaska$47,970$62,740$85,020
Arizona$43,700$67,880$94,450
California$48,960$65,720$95,720
Colorado$55,940$75,310$104,280
Florida$40,690$62,580$83,890
Georgia$46,700$79,550$107,280
Hawaii$44,340$64,170$96,310
Idaho$43,820$55,720$92,240
Illinois$51,110$63,200$87,460
Indiana$43,680$54,830$74,260
Iowa$41,110$66,220$81,180
Kentucky$50,390$58,190$77,960
Louisiana$53,740$69,640$90,190
Maryland$54,480$74,130$93,200
Massachusetts$47,580$77,670$97,910
Michigan$46,360$67,780$89,210
Minnesota$50,570$68,610$98,250
Missouri$53,160$75,240$102,680
Montana$40,100$61,240$81,030
Nebraska$42,010$64,780$96,710
Nevada$47,760$68,100$89,560
New Jersey$49,500$64,330$83,300
New Mexico$24,960$46,030$79,880
New York$38,890$60,880$83,650
North Carolina$52,710$67,530$76,870
Ohio$39,980$60,150$112,070
Oregon$57,630$74,990$90,900
Pennsylvania$48,090$65,380$79,920
South Carolina$44,820$66,240$83,310
Tennessee$44,000$69,560$104,750
Texas$44,880$63,250$91,830
Utah$46,330$66,650$102,480
Virginia$33,400$70,600$102,170
Washington$49,660$66,250$91,480
Wisconsin$74,470$82,370$99,270

Even between cities, the salary of a aircraft cargo handling supervisor can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for aircraft cargo handling supervisors is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, DC with an average salary of $85,700.The city with the lowest average salary for aircraft cargo handling supervisors is Albuquerque, NM with an average salary of $48,880.

Areas with highest average salaries for aircraft cargo handling supervisors

  1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, DC - $85,700
  2. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, GA - $81,810
  3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $81,380
  4. Boston-Cambridge-Nashua area, MA - $78,880
  5. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area, TN - $77,240

Areas with lowest average salaries for aircraft cargo handling supervisors

  1. Albuquerque, NM - $48,880
  2. Boise City, ID - $54,690
  3. Cape Coral-Fort Myers area, FL - $54,910
  4. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, FL - $59,270
  5. Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina area, HI - $59,680

Employment trends for aircraft cargo handling supervisors in the United States

The number of aircraft cargo handling supervisors in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of aircraft cargo handling supervisors has decreased by -1,000. On average, the number of aircraft cargo handling supervisors has been increasing by -2.5% each year. The salary of aircraft cargo handling supervisors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of aircraft cargo handling supervisors has increased by $5,330. On average, the salary of aircraft cargo handling supervisors has been increasing by 2.2% each year.

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How aircraft cargo handling supervisors salaries compare to other transportation and material moving occupations

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for aircraft cargo handling supervisors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.

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