Top 15 cities for aircraft cargo handling supervisors by average salary
| Atlanta, GA | $86,990 |
|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $83,520 |
| Denver, CO | $80,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $79,960 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $76,920 |
| Charleston, SC | $76,650 |
| San Francisco, CA | $76,260 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $75,230 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $75,210 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,040 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $73,460 |
| Sacramento, CA | $71,540 |
| Anchorage, AK | $71,300 |
| Hartford, CT | $69,420 |
| Portland, OR | $69,300 |
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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary by state
Georgia pays aircraft cargo handling supervisors the most statewide, $85,510 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $85,510 | $81,380 | 150 | 1 | $86,990 | $86,990 |
| Colorado | $79,290 | $79,260 | 190 | 1 | $80,200 | $80,200 |
| Missouri | $77,600 | $76,450 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $76,730 | $75,880 | 60 | 1 | $76,920 | $76,920 |
| Arizona | $74,810 | $74,780 | 220 | 1 | $75,210 | $75,210 |
| Arkansas | $72,730 | $73,520 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $72,690 | $79,650 | 100 | 2 | $64,690 | $37,920 |
| Virginia | $72,570 | $78,420 | 240 | 1 | $75,230 | $75,230 |
| Connecticut | $71,960 | $78,770 | 50 | 1 | $69,420 | $69,420 |
| Alaska | $71,160 | $58,230 | 130 | 1 | $71,300 | $71,300 |
| California | $70,860 | $60,530 | 1,490 | 6 | $83,520 | $59,100 |
| Nevada | $70,630 | $70,740 | 170 | 1 | $73,460 | $73,460 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,500 | $75,620 | 450 | 2 | $75,040 | $58,820 |
| New Jersey | $68,700 | $65,590 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $68,620 | $61,340 | 110 | 1 | $69,300 | $69,300 |
| Louisiana | $67,960 | $79,460 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $67,330 | $57,570 | 80 | 1 | $68,410 | $68,410 |
| New Mexico | $67,130 | $72,760 | 50 | 1 | $66,760 | $66,760 |
| Alabama | $66,880 | $59,460 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $65,870 | $62,240 | 740 | 4 | $68,180 | $63,310 |
| New Hampshire | $65,620 | $52,360 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $65,610 | $57,290 | 250 | 1 | $69,100 | $69,100 |
| North Carolina | $64,530 | $59,130 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $64,120 | $58,600 | 530 | 1 | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Washington | $63,530 | $61,090 | 150 | 1 | $66,060 | $66,060 |
| Texas | $63,220 | $56,290 | 1,410 | 3 | $67,100 | $62,610 |
| Minnesota | $62,970 | $53,100 | 170 | 1 | $67,350 | $67,350 |
| Idaho | $62,800 | $56,530 | 120 | 1 | $63,060 | $63,060 |
| Iowa | $62,440 | $55,030 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hawaii | $61,380 | $59,120 | 180 | 2 | $65,550 | $56,720 |
| Massachusetts | $60,990 | $52,470 | 140 | 1 | $62,570 | $62,570 |
| Michigan | $60,270 | $47,850 | 90 | 1 | $64,750 | $64,750 |
| Tennessee | $58,910 | $53,560 | 260 | 3 | $67,640 | $53,100 |
| South Carolina | $57,870 | $61,470 | 140 | 2 | $76,650 | $65,280 |
| Puerto Rico | $56,890 | $51,150 | 100 | 1 | $58,330 | $58,330 |
| Oklahoma | $52,640 | $41,600 | 70 | 1 | $60,500 | $60,500 |
| Kentucky | $48,520 | $52,530 | 1,010 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | n/a | n/a | 150 | 1 | $45,010 | $45,010 |
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $86,990 | $81,380 | $41.82 | 130 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,520 | $74,590 | $40.15 | 80 |
| Denver, CO | $80,200 | $79,260 | $38.56 | 180 |
| San Jose, CA | $79,960 | $73,020 | $38.44 | 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $76,920 | $75,880 | $36.98 | 50 |
| Charleston, SC | $76,650 | $80,140 | $36.85 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $76,260 | $73,020 | $36.67 | 220 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $75,230 | $78,420 | $36.17 | 60 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $75,210 | $75,810 | $36.16 | 210 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,040 | $80,820 | $36.08 | 300 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $73,460 | $77,810 | $35.32 | 150 |
| Sacramento, CA | $71,540 | $73,400 | $34.39 | 90 |
| Anchorage, AK | $71,300 | $58,230 | $34.28 | 130 |
| Hartford, CT | $69,420 | $73,540 | $33.38 | 50 |
| Portland, OR | $69,300 | $61,340 | $33.32 | 100 |
| New York, NY | $69,100 | $60,390 | $33.22 | 220 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,470 | $60,530 | $32.92 | 680 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $68,410 | $57,620 | $32.89 | 60 |
| Orlando, FL | $68,180 | $77,790 | $32.78 | 170 |
| Miami, FL | $67,720 | $65,540 | $32.56 | 360 |
| Nashville, TN | $67,640 | $67,000 | $32.52 | 80 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $67,350 | $55,920 | $32.38 | 130 |
| San Antonio, TX | $67,100 | $56,850 | $32.26 | 60 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $66,760 | $65,590 | $32.10 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,670 | $70,780 | $32.05 | 380 |
| Seattle, WA | $66,060 | $61,100 | $31.76 | 110 |
| Honolulu, HI | $65,550 | $64,860 | $31.52 | 80 |
| Columbia, SC | $65,280 | $61,470 | $31.39 | 30 |
| Detroit, MI | $64,750 | $73,020 | $31.13 | 40 |
| Cleveland, OH | $64,690 | $68,390 | $31.10 | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $63,800 | $75,970 | $30.67 | 60 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $63,310 | $54,840 | $30.44 | 40 |
| Boise, ID | $63,060 | $56,530 | $30.32 | 110 |
| Dallas, TX | $62,910 | $53,220 | $30.25 | 690 |
| Houston, TX | $62,610 | $56,040 | $30.10 | 390 |
| Boston, MA | $62,570 | $52,470 | $30.08 | 130 |
| Tulsa, OK | $60,500 | $60,150 | $29.09 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,100 | $49,290 | $28.41 | 280 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $58,820 | $59,380 | $28.28 | 100 |
| San Juan, PR | $58,330 | $51,150 | $28.04 | 90 |
| Kahului, HI | $56,720 | $49,160 | $27.27 | 60 |
| Memphis, TN | $55,550 | $54,200 | $26.71 | 110 |
| Knoxville, TN | $53,100 | $45,940 | $25.53 | 50 |
| Omaha, NE | $45,010 | $37,250 | $21.64 | 140 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,920 | $34,110 | $18.23 | 460 |
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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary: questions
Where do aircraft cargo handling supervisors make the most money?
In Atlanta, GA, with an average of $86,990 a year, among the 45 metro areas we cover.
What is the average aircraft cargo handling supervisors salary in the U.S.?
$65,010 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $58,170, so half of aircraft cargo handling supervisors earn more than that and half less.
What salary should aircraft cargo handling supervisors ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of aircraft cargo handling supervisors nationwide earn between $49,820 (25th percentile) and $78,530 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays aircraft cargo handling supervisors the most?
Georgia, with a statewide average of $85,510 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is aircraft cargo handling supervisors pay the lowest?
Cincinnati, OH, at $37,920 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-1041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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