First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in Massachusetts
The median for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors in Massachusetts is $65,570 a year, somewhat above the national $62,890 (+4%); the state ranks 8th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors earn 3% more than the median across all occupations in Massachusetts ($63,590). Among neighbouring states, Rhode Island and New York pay more (up to $72,750 in Rhode Island) and Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont pay less (down to $60,410 in Vermont). Massachusetts employs 10,660 first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors, 2.93 per 1,000 jobs, the 21st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.73 means it is less common in Massachusetts than nationally.
Massachusetts vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Massachusetts | Hourly | $22.10 | $26.25 | $31.52 | $39.22 | $48.27 | $33.82 | 10,660 | 2.93 | 0.73 |
| Annual | $45,960 | $54,600 | $65,570 | $81,580 | $100,400 | $70,350 | ||||
| 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
- 8th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 21st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.73
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.93
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $33.73 | $70,170 | $47,670 | $96,950 | 2,600 | 3.64 | 0.91 |
| Springfield, MA | $33.55 | $69,780 | $45,450 | $100,010 | 850 | 4.23 | 1.05 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $31.60 | $65,730 | $46,040 | $101,780 | 7,210 | 2.67 | 0.67 |
| Worcester, MA | $30.99 | $64,450 | $47,440 | $98,290 | 1,230 | 3.53 | 0.88 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $30.48 | $63,390 | $45,330 | $102,570 | 290 | 3.08 | 0.77 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $29.47 | $61,300 | $45,500 | $86,540 | 160 | 2.47 | 0.62 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $28.67 | $59,620 | $39,400 | $95,390 | 150 | 2.59 | 0.65 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $32.09 | $66,740 | $47,930 | $104,610 | 110 | 2.63 | 0.66 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $31.52 | $65,570 | 10,660 | 0.73 |
| Connecticut | $31.46 | $65,440 | 5,870 | 0.86 |
| New Hampshire | $30.75 | $63,950 | 2,440 | 0.89 |
| New York | $32.36 | $67,300 | 29,280 | 0.75 |
| Rhode Island | $34.98 | $72,750 | 1,520 | 0.76 |
| Vermont | $29.04 | $60,410 | 910 | 0.75 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (every state ranked) and the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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.