First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in Tennessee
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Tennessee have a median of $61,160 a year, below the national $62,890 (−3%); the state ranks 31st of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors earn 29% more than the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Georgia and Virginia pay more (up to $63,540 in Georgia) and Missouri, Kentucky, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas pay less (down to $56,810 in Arkansas). Tennessee employs 17,290 first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors, 5.27 per 1,000 jobs, the 11th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.31 means the occupation is more concentrated in Tennessee than nationally.
Tennessee vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tennessee | Hourly | $21.02 | $24.24 | $29.40 | $37.68 | $46.82 | $31.86 | 17,290 | 5.27 | 1.31 |
| Annual | $43,710 | $50,420 | $61,160 | $78,360 | $97,380 | $66,270 | ||||
| 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
- 31st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 11th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.31
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.27
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Tennessee'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 Tennessee
10 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown, TN | $32.49 | $67,570 | $39,860 | $84,170 | 260 | 5.49 | 1.37 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $30.24 | $62,900 | $46,170 | $100,600 | 5,600 | 5.09 | 1.27 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $29.97 | $62,350 | $47,000 | $98,140 | 5,470 | 8.95 | 2.23 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $29.94 | $62,270 | $42,360 | $92,500 | 1,250 | 4.63 | 1.16 |
| Jackson, TN | $29.67 | $61,720 | $42,120 | $96,810 | 330 | 3.91 | 0.98 |
| Knoxville, TN | $28.93 | $60,160 | $41,000 | $94,400 | 1,950 | 4.60 | 1.15 |
| Cleveland, TN | $28.81 | $59,910 | $39,570 | $95,690 | 200 | 4.70 | 1.17 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $28.01 | $58,260 | $38,060 | $86,670 | 490 | 4.12 | 1.03 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $27.88 | $58,000 | $39,430 | $90,200 | 460 | 4.47 | 1.12 |
| Johnson City, TN | $26.59 | $55,310 | $37,080 | $83,120 | 250 | 3.08 | 0.77 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $29.63 | $61,630 | $36,080 | $90,270 | 450 | 4.12 | 1.03 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $28.80 | $59,910 | $38,490 | $91,640 | 430 | 3.64 | 0.91 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $26.92 | $56,000 | $36,480 | $82,420 | 560 | 3.98 | 0.99 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $26.66 | $55,460 | $40,720 | $85,710 | 450 | 3.90 | 0.97 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $29.40 | $61,160 | 17,290 | 1.31 |
| Alabama | $28.74 | $59,780 | 12,330 | 1.45 |
| Arkansas | $27.31 | $56,810 | 5,120 | 0.98 |
| Georgia | $30.55 | $63,540 | 26,660 | 1.36 |
| Kentucky | $28.89 | $60,090 | 10,180 | 1.27 |
| Missouri | $29.02 | $60,370 | 10,500 | 0.89 |
| Mississippi | $28.51 | $59,290 | 4,950 | 1.06 |
| North Carolina | $28.88 | $60,070 | 21,540 | 1.09 |
| Virginia | $29.87 | $62,130 | 14,830 | 0.90 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (every state ranked) and the Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.