First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in Pennsylvania
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Pennsylvania have a median of $61,460 a year, below the national $62,890 (−2%); the state ranks 29th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors earn 24% more than the median across all occupations in Pennsylvania ($49,690). Among neighbouring states, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and Ohio pay more (up to $74,070 in Maryland) and West Virginia pays less (down to $52,420 in West Virginia). Pennsylvania employs 23,690 first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors, 3.91 per 1,000 jobs, the 8th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.97 is close to the national share.
Pennsylvania vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Pennsylvania | Hourly | $19.68 | $23.77 | $29.55 | $36.54 | $42.61 | $30.89 | 23,690 | 3.91 | 0.97 |
| Annual | $40,930 | $49,450 | $61,460 | $76,010 | $88,630 | $64,260 | ||||
| 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
- 29th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 8th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.97
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.91
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania
16 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $31.89 | $66,320 | $45,500 | $89,990 | 2,230 | 5.91 | 1.47 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $31.26 | $65,030 | $42,160 | $83,760 | 1,610 | 6.30 | 1.57 |
| Lebanon, PA | $30.97 | $64,420 | $45,990 | $83,360 | 330 | 6.18 | 1.54 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $30.86 | $64,190 | $45,260 | $88,590 | 2,050 | 6.11 | 1.52 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $30.20 | $62,820 | $43,930 | $92,580 | 12,050 | 4.16 | 1.04 |
| Reading, PA | $30.18 | $62,770 | $44,400 | $84,170 | 790 | 4.54 | 1.13 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $30.09 | $62,590 | $43,610 | $80,600 | 460 | 7.60 | 1.89 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $29.94 | $62,270 | $43,490 | $85,440 | 950 | 5.15 | 1.28 |
| Lancaster, PA | $29.87 | $62,130 | $42,560 | $85,800 | 1,250 | 4.97 | 1.24 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $28.74 | $59,780 | $38,860 | $84,730 | 110 | 3.30 | 0.82 |
| Altoona, PA | $28.21 | $58,680 | $38,570 | $81,230 | 230 | 3.90 | 0.97 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $28.14 | $58,540 | $40,440 | $89,240 | 3,610 | 3.24 | 0.81 |
| Erie, PA | $27.05 | $56,260 | $37,260 | $81,200 | 370 | 3.06 | 0.76 |
| State College, PA | $26.58 | $55,290 | $37,350 | $89,290 | 140 | 2.02 | 0.50 |
| Williamsport, PA | $26.38 | $54,860 | $38,840 | $83,050 | 170 | 3.40 | 0.85 |
| Johnstown, PA | $26.12 | $54,330 | $37,570 | $82,060 | 170 | 3.51 | 0.87 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $29.61 | $61,590 | $38,010 | $96,910 | 450 | 3.24 | 0.81 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $28.25 | $58,760 | $36,420 | $83,570 | 890 | 4.76 | 1.19 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $27.93 | $58,090 | $36,630 | $86,980 | 490 | 3.26 | 0.81 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $27.31 | $56,810 | $36,420 | $83,350 | 370 | 2.87 | 0.72 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $29.55 | $61,460 | 23,690 | 0.97 |
| Delaware | $30.05 | $62,510 | 2,270 | 1.17 |
| Maryland | $35.61 | $74,070 | 11,990 | 1.08 |
| New Jersey | $32.68 | $67,980 | 25,110 | 1.46 |
| New York | $32.36 | $67,300 | 29,280 | 0.75 |
| Ohio | $29.69 | $61,760 | 23,100 | 1.04 |
| 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.