First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in Georgia
At $63,540 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors in Georgia is close to the national median of $62,890 (+1%); Georgia ranks 20th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors earn 32% more than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Georgia pays more than every neighbouring state: South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina and Alabama range from $59,780 in Alabama to $63,470 in South Carolina. Georgia employs 26,660 first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors, 5.45 per 1,000 jobs, the 5th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.36 means the occupation is more concentrated in Georgia than nationally.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $19.19 | $23.22 | $30.55 | $37.31 | $45.47 | $31.64 | 26,660 | 5.45 | 1.36 |
| Annual | $39,900 | $48,300 | $63,540 | $77,600 | $94,570 | $65,800 | ||||
| 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
- 20th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 5th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.36
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.45
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia'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 Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $31.39 | $65,290 | $42,530 | $97,040 | 16,900 | 5.85 | 1.46 |
| Savannah, GA | $31.25 | $65,000 | $43,810 | $94,640 | 1,330 | 6.70 | 1.67 |
| Gainesville, GA | $30.19 | $62,800 | $39,790 | $96,880 | 600 | 5.77 | 1.44 |
| Valdosta, GA | $30.00 | $62,390 | $37,260 | $79,240 | 260 | 4.88 | 1.22 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $29.94 | $62,270 | $42,360 | $92,500 | 1,250 | 4.63 | 1.16 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $29.36 | $61,060 | $37,170 | $82,720 | 490 | 5.12 | 1.28 |
| Hinesville, GA | $29.25 | $60,840 | $37,840 | $78,480 | 60 | 3.12 | 0.78 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $29.06 | $60,440 | $36,940 | $96,210 | 860 | 3.71 | 0.92 |
| Dalton, GA | $28.48 | $59,230 | $38,780 | $82,630 | 360 | 5.57 | 1.39 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $28.41 | $59,090 | $37,040 | $83,200 | 430 | 3.67 | 0.92 |
| Albany, GA | $28.11 | $58,470 | $37,440 | $85,370 | 290 | 4.89 | 1.22 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $27.81 | $57,850 | $36,290 | $90,480 | 200 | 2.59 | 0.64 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $27.79 | $57,790 | $37,530 | $93,890 | 190 | 4.11 | 1.02 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $27.77 | $57,770 | $36,780 | $87,330 | 370 | 3.86 | 0.96 |
| Rome, GA | $27.73 | $57,680 | $39,020 | $84,430 | 160 | 3.60 | 0.90 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $31.27 | $65,050 | $42,120 | $83,600 | 1,360 | 7.25 | 1.81 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $28.07 | $58,390 | $36,850 | $93,800 | 870 | 4.54 | 1.13 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $27.50 | $57,200 | $37,470 | $94,450 | 330 | 3.76 | 0.94 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $27.46 | $57,120 | $37,210 | $88,250 | 610 | 4.38 | 1.09 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $30.55 | $63,540 | 26,660 | 1.36 |
| Alabama | $28.74 | $59,780 | 12,330 | 1.45 |
| Florida | $29.33 | $61,000 | 34,650 | 0.87 |
| North Carolina | $28.88 | $60,070 | 21,540 | 1.09 |
| South Carolina | $30.51 | $63,470 | 8,300 | 0.90 |
| 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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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.