First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in Alabama
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Alabama have a median of $59,780 a year, below the national $62,890 (−5%); the state ranks 46th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors earn 31% more than the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida pay more (up to $63,540 in Georgia) and Mississippi pays less (down to $59,290 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 12,330 first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors, 5.83 per 1,000 jobs, the 16th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.45 means the occupation is more concentrated in Alabama than nationally.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $17.46 | $22.65 | $28.74 | $36.44 | $45.31 | $30.30 | 12,330 | 5.84 | 1.45 |
| Annual | $36,310 | $47,110 | $59,780 | $75,800 | $94,250 | $63,020 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $20.85 | $24.07 | $30.23 | $37.58 | $46.23 | $32.14 | 623,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $43,360 | $50,070 | $62,890 | $78,160 | $96,150 | $66,860 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 46th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 16th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.45
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.84
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | $29.94 | $62,270 | $37,390 | $104,130 | 420 | 6.78 | 1.69 |
| Birmingham, AL | $29.52 | $61,400 | $39,100 | $97,820 | 3,130 | 6.02 | 1.50 |
| Mobile, AL | $29.47 | $61,290 | $36,310 | $97,460 | 1,280 | 7.42 | 1.85 |
| Dothan, AL | $29.22 | $60,770 | $37,350 | $92,260 | 420 | 6.97 | 1.74 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $28.91 | $60,120 | $37,450 | $87,540 | 410 | 4.70 | 1.17 |
| Huntsville, AL | $28.42 | $59,120 | $36,230 | $92,150 | 1,300 | 4.86 | 1.21 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $28.41 | $59,090 | $37,040 | $83,200 | 430 | 3.67 | 0.92 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $27.82 | $57,870 | $36,850 | $89,840 | 370 | 5.07 | 1.26 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $27.81 | $57,850 | $32,150 | $92,490 | 330 | 5.95 | 1.48 |
| Gadsden, AL | $27.57 | $57,340 | $32,770 | $80,120 | 180 | 5.49 | 1.37 |
| Montgomery, AL | $27.46 | $57,110 | $36,720 | $95,810 | 1,050 | 6.36 | 1.59 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $27.44 | $57,080 | $30,080 | $92,020 | 280 | 6.42 | 1.60 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $27.41 | $57,020 | $35,880 | $94,070 | 530 | 4.92 | 1.23 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $29.59 | $61,550 | $35,260 | $97,340 | 370 | 5.51 | 1.37 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $28.96 | $60,230 | $34,860 | $93,080 | 360 | 5.57 | 1.39 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $28.84 | $59,980 | $34,820 | $93,120 | 430 | 5.16 | 1.29 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $27.77 | $57,760 | $35,580 | $87,950 | 970 | 6.35 | 1.58 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28.74 | $59,780 | 12,330 | 1.45 |
| Florida | $29.33 | $61,000 | 34,650 | 0.87 |
| Georgia | $30.55 | $63,540 | 26,660 | 1.36 |
| Mississippi | $28.51 | $59,290 | 4,950 | 1.06 |
| Tennessee | $29.40 | $61,160 | 17,290 | 1.31 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (every state ranked) and the Alabama wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Alabama estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.