Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for aircraft cargo handling supervisors in the U.S. is $58,170 ($27.97 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $58,170
- Mean annual wage
- $65,010
- Median hourly wage
- $27.97
- Employment
- 9,760
9,760 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,690 | $20.04 |
| 25th percentile | $49,820 | $23.95 |
| Median (50th) | $58,170 | $27.97 |
| 75th percentile | $78,530 | $37.75 |
| 90th percentile | $92,160 | $44.31 |
Highest-paying states for aircraft cargo handling supervisors
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $81,380 | 150 |
| Ohio | $79,650 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $79,460 | 40 |
| Colorado | $79,260 | 190 |
| Connecticut | $78,770 | 50 |
| Virginia | $78,420 | 240 |
| Missouri | $76,450 | 100 |
| Indiana | $75,880 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,620 | 450 |
| Arizona | $74,780 | 220 |
Lowest-paying states
- Oklahoma: $41,600 median annual wage
- Michigan: $47,850 median annual wage
- New Hampshire: $52,360 median annual wage
- Massachusetts: $52,470 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $52,530 median annual wage
About this occupation
Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.
Typical tasks
- Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.
- Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight.
- Distribute cargo to maximize use of space.
- Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
- Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.
- Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 7.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 35.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.3% |
| Associate's degree | 10.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.6% |
| Master's degree | 2.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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