Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$58,170
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$27.97
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$92,160
entry level starts ~$41,690
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 10,000 employed

How much does an Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor make?

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in the United States bring home a median salary of $58,170 a year, or around $27.97 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $41,690, while the top 10% earn $92,160.

That is $3,220 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor salary range by percentile

Half of all Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors earn between $49,820 and $78,530 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,690$20.04
25th percentile (early career)$49,820$23.95
50th percentile (median)$58,170$27.97
75th percentile (experienced)$78,530$37.75
90th percentile (top earners)$92,160$44.31

Highest-paying states for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Georgia leads the country for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor pay at $81,380 a year, followed by Ohio ($79,650) and Louisiana ($79,460). At the other end, Oklahoma posts the lowest median at $41,600 — a gap of $39,780 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Georgia$81,380$39.13+40%
2Ohio$79,650$38.29+37%
3Louisiana$79,460$38.20+37%
4Colorado$79,260$38.11+36%
5Connecticut$78,770$37.87+35%

Workforce and education

About 10,000 people work as Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $65,010 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor make in the United States?
The median Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor salary in the United States is $58,170 per year, or about $27.97 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $41,690, while the top 10% of earners make $92,160 or more.
How does Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor median of $58,170 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors the most?
Georgia is the highest-paying state for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors, with a median salary of $81,380 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become an Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor?
Becoming an Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors work in the United States?
About 10,000 people were employed as Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.