First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in Minnesota
The median for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors in Minnesota is $68,430 a year, somewhat above the national $62,890 (+9%); the state ranks 5th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors earn 20% more than the median across all occupations in Minnesota ($56,920). Minnesota pays more than every neighbouring state: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa range from $60,490 in Iowa to $65,070 in North Dakota. Minnesota employs 9,410 first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors, 3.19 per 1,000 jobs, the 24th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.80 means it is less common in Minnesota than nationally.
Minnesota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Minnesota | Hourly | $23.35 | $27.87 | $32.90 | $38.95 | $47.87 | $34.49 | 9,410 | 3.19 | 0.80 |
| Annual | $48,580 | $57,970 | $68,430 | $81,010 | $99,570 | $71,740 | ||||
| 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
- 5th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 24th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.80
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.19
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Minnesota'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 Minnesota
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Minnesota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $34.68 | $72,140 | $50,160 | $100,730 | 6,130 | 3.14 | 0.78 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $32.46 | $67,520 | $47,580 | $80,880 | 640 | 3.59 | 0.90 |
| Rochester, MN | $32.04 | $66,650 | $46,850 | $111,640 | 290 | 2.32 | 0.58 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $31.25 | $64,990 | $46,600 | $83,390 | 380 | 3.67 | 0.91 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $30.64 | $63,740 | $43,150 | $99,580 | 370 | 2.94 | 0.73 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $30.51 | $63,460 | $45,880 | $93,240 | 720 | 4.83 | 1.20 |
| Mankato, MN | $30.51 | $63,450 | $48,460 | $92,560 | 170 | 3.01 | 0.75 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $30.50 | $63,440 | $43,320 | $92,200 | 210 | 4.12 | 1.03 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $30.32 | $63,060 | $43,440 | $87,200 | 330 | 3.92 | 0.98 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $31.92 | $66,390 | $48,110 | $85,740 | 410 | 3.50 | 0.87 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $31.21 | $64,920 | $48,110 | $101,030 | 550 | 3.58 | 0.89 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $31.18 | $64,850 | $45,760 | $94,020 | 110 | 2.56 | 0.64 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $30.11 | $62,630 | $47,580 | $82,690 | 660 | 3.41 | 0.85 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $32.90 | $68,430 | 9,410 | 0.80 |
| Iowa | $29.08 | $60,490 | 6,480 | 1.04 |
| North Dakota | $31.28 | $65,070 | 1,930 | 1.12 |
| South Dakota | $31.14 | $64,780 | 1,340 | 0.73 |
| Wisconsin | $31.04 | $64,560 | 11,140 | 0.94 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (every state ranked) and the Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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.