Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary
The median aircraft cargo handling supervisors salary in the United States is $58,170 per year ($27.97/hour). Salaries range from $41,690 at the entry level to $92,160+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 9,760 aircraft cargo handling supervisors jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 5.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$58,170
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.97
per hour
Employment
9,760
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$41,690
25th percentile
$49,820
Median
$58,170
75th percentile
$78,530
90th percentile
$92,160
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+5.2%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
1,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
+ Less than 5 years experience
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$42K$81K■ No data
Top Paying States
Georgia
$81K
+40%
Ohio
$80K
+37%
Louisiana
$79K
+37%
Colorado
$79K
+36%
Connecticut
$79K
+35%
Virginia
$78K
+35%
Missouri
$76K
+31%
Indiana
$76K
+30%
Pennsylvania
$76K
+30%
Arizona
$75K
+29%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $81,380 | +39.9% |
| Ohio | $79,650 | +36.9% |
| Louisiana | $79,460 | +36.6% |
| Colorado | $79,260 | +36.3% |
| Connecticut | $78,770 | +35.4% |
| Virginia | $78,420 | +34.8% |
| Missouri | $76,450 | +31.4% |
| Indiana | $75,880 | +30.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $75,620 | +30.0% |
| Arizona | $74,780 | +28.6% |
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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $81,380 | +39.9% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $80,820 | +38.9% |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $80,140 | +37.8% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,260 | +36.3% |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $78,420 | +34.8% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $77,810 | +33.8% |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $77,790 | +33.7% |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $75,970 | +30.6% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $75,880 | +30.4% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $75,810 | +30.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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