First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in Ohio
At $61,760 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors in Ohio is close to the national median of $62,890 (−2%); Ohio ranks 27th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors earn 25% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Indiana pays more (up to $64,700 in Indiana) and Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $52,420 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 23,100 first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors, 4.16 per 1,000 jobs, the 9th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.04 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $21.33 | $23.84 | $29.69 | $36.46 | $41.61 | $30.98 | 23,100 | 4.16 | 1.04 |
| Annual | $44,370 | $49,580 | $61,760 | $75,840 | $86,540 | $64,440 | ||||
| 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
- 27th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 9th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.04
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.16
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30.72 | $63,900 | $46,790 | $92,550 | 4,940 | 4.49 | 1.12 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $30.15 | $62,710 | $43,610 | $83,340 | 1,600 | 4.28 | 1.07 |
| Columbus, OH | $29.93 | $62,260 | $46,510 | $86,150 | 5,570 | 5.04 | 1.26 |
| Cleveland, OH | $29.88 | $62,160 | $43,830 | $89,370 | 3,610 | 3.50 | 0.87 |
| Lima, OH | $29.77 | $61,930 | $44,260 | $80,140 | 230 | 4.65 | 1.16 |
| Akron, OH | $29.55 | $61,460 | $42,870 | $87,550 | 1,520 | 4.76 | 1.19 |
| Toledo, OH | $29.50 | $61,360 | $46,090 | $85,200 | 1,450 | 4.98 | 1.24 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $29.44 | $61,240 | $40,650 | $88,500 | 630 | 3.89 | 0.97 |
| Mansfield, OH | $28.37 | $59,010 | $43,680 | $82,150 | 180 | 3.78 | 0.94 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $28.32 | $58,900 | $39,920 | $79,910 | 730 | 4.56 | 1.14 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $28.15 | $58,540 | $38,980 | $105,670 | 260 | 4.40 | 1.10 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $28.13 | $58,510 | $39,140 | $92,390 | 130 | 3.66 | 0.91 |
| Sandusky, OH | $28.10 | $58,440 | $40,570 | $83,390 | 190 | 3.85 | 0.96 |
| Springfield, OH | $26.94 | $56,040 | $36,010 | $78,220 | 260 | 5.69 | 1.42 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $24.46 | $50,870 | $36,950 | $84,720 | 490 | 3.47 | 0.86 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $29.41 | $61,180 | $42,160 | $83,580 | 790 | 3.21 | 0.80 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $29.02 | $60,370 | $43,320 | $90,130 | 440 | 3.21 | 0.80 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $28.99 | $60,300 | $42,660 | $86,540 | 550 | 3.39 | 0.85 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $28.22 | $58,690 | $45,540 | $79,420 | 1,220 | 4.89 | 1.22 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $29.69 | $61,760 | 23,100 | 1.04 |
| Indiana | $31.10 | $64,700 | 15,250 | 1.19 |
| Kentucky | $28.89 | $60,090 | 10,180 | 1.27 |
| Michigan | $28.98 | $60,280 | 14,600 | 0.83 |
| Pennsylvania | $29.55 | $61,460 | 23,690 | 0.97 |
| West Virginia | $25.20 | $52,420 | 2,670 | 0.95 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (every state ranked) and the Ohio 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 Ohio 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.