California Median
$65,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.51
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $62,890
State Rank
#9 of 51
67,920 employed here
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors make in California?
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in California take home a median of $65,550 annually — roughly $31.51 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $62,890.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $45,700 while the top 10% make $98,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $52,300 and $79,530 a year.
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $45,700 | $21.97 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $52,300 | $25.14 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $65,550 | $31.51 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $79,530 | $38.24 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $98,700 | $47.45 |
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How California compares
California ranks 9th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary in other states
Washington $74,250Maryland $74,070Rhode Island $72,750Wyoming $70,590Minnesota $68,430New Jersey $67,980New York $67,300Massachusetts $65,570Connecticut $65,440Illinois $65,420Colorado $65,380North Dakota $65,070Hawaii $65,000South Dakota $64,780Indiana $64,700Wisconsin $64,560Alaska $64,420New Hampshire $63,950Georgia $63,540South Carolina $63,470Arizona $63,360Kansas $62,940Utah $62,600Delaware $62,510Virginia $62,130Ohio $61,760Oregon $61,540Pennsylvania $61,460Oklahoma $61,270Tennessee $61,160Florida $61,000Montana $60,670Nebraska $60,630Iowa $60,490Vermont $60,410Missouri $60,370Nevada $60,340District of Columbia $60,310Michigan $60,280Louisiana $60,260Kentucky $60,090Maine $60,090North Carolina $60,070Texas $60,000Alabama $59,780Mississippi $59,290Arkansas $56,810Idaho $56,290New Mexico $55,790West Virginia $52,420
Working as First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in California
Nationally, about 624,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($65,550) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors make in California?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary in California is $65,550 per year, or about $31.51 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,700 at the entry level to $98,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors about 4% more than the national median of $62,890. California ranks 9th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $65,550 a year. About 67,920 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state 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). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.