Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor Salary
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors earn a median $58,170 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
What aircraft cargo handling supervisors do
Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +9.2% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 900
Employment of aircraft cargo handling supervisors is projected to grow 9.2% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$4,800
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,607
- Medicare (1.45%)$843
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$48,920
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,690 | $20.04 | $35,678 |
| 25th percentile | $49,820 | $23.95 | $42,210 |
| Median (50th) | $58,170 | $27.97 | $48,920 |
| 75th percentile | $78,530 | $37.75 | $64,076 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $92,160 | $44.31 | $73,665 |
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $81,380 | +2.5% | $62,480 | $55,720 – $108,240 | 150 |
| Ohio | $79,650 | +0.4% | $63,456 | $43,700 – $108,410 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $79,460 | +24.1% | $62,733 | $32,610 – $84,580 | 40 |
| Colorado | $79,260 | +5.8% | $61,810 | $54,300 – $111,480 | 190 |
| Connecticut | $78,770 | +9.8% | $61,487 | $43,450 – $92,370 | 50 |
| Virginia | $78,420 | −12.1% | $60,303 | $45,850 – $97,490 | 240 |
| Missouri | $76,450 | −1.8% | $59,957 | $45,970 – $91,000 | 100 |
| Indiana | $75,880 | −8.3% | $60,003 | $47,130 – $96,280 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,620 | +33.4% | $59,707 | $45,610 – $91,200 | 450 |
| Arizona | $74,780 | +0.7% | $59,777 | $55,140 – $99,970 | 220 |
| Arkansas | $73,520 | — | $57,897 | $60,310 – $87,930 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $72,760 | +18.5% | $57,763 | $47,330 – $93,670 | 50 |
| Nevada | $70,740 | +2.8% | $58,596 | $46,460 – $90,450 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $65,590 | +2.5% | $52,805 | $52,920 – $92,380 | 60 |
| Florida | $62,240 | −8.8% | $52,190 | $44,270 – $88,370 | 740 |
| South Carolina | $61,470 | −0.9% | $49,040 | $31,220 – $80,140 | 140 |
| Oregon | $61,340 | +4.9% | $46,929 | $52,530 – $95,100 | 110 |
| Washington | $61,090 | +1.0% | $51,266 | $52,540 – $81,970 | 150 |
| California | $60,530 | −9.4% | $48,348 | $49,290 – $102,150 | 1,490 |
| Alabama | $59,460 | — | $47,248 | $51,810 – $95,720 | — |
| North Carolina | $59,130 | −10.7% | $47,840 | $55,220 – $79,630 | 90 |
| Hawaii | $59,120 | −8.0% | $46,720 | $44,830 – $82,500 | 180 |
| Illinois | $58,600 | +1.7% | $46,509 | $49,820 – $76,980 | 530 |
| Alaska | $58,230 | −4.1% | $48,968 | $52,530 – $92,860 | 130 |
| Utah | $57,570 | −27.1% | $46,813 | $51,590 – $97,300 | 80 |
| New York | $57,290 | −10.2% | $45,716 | $40,870 – $96,270 | 250 |
| Idaho | $56,530 | −26.8% | $45,714 | $41,690 – $102,100 | 120 |
| Texas | $56,290 | −14.5% | $47,409 | $45,100 – $85,480 | 1,410 |
| Iowa | $55,030 | +20.4% | $44,957 | $46,060 – $105,470 | — |
| Tennessee | $53,560 | −28.9% | $45,215 | $40,420 – $81,390 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $53,100 | +1.2% | $42,758 | $48,320 – $102,600 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $52,530 | +53.8% | $42,667 | $30,670 – $75,650 | 1,010 |
| Massachusetts | $52,470 | −17.3% | $41,936 | $45,830 – $82,580 | 140 |
| New Hampshire | $52,360 | +1.8% | $44,251 | $46,600 – $102,260 | 30 |
| Michigan | $47,850 | −32.8% | $38,845 | $42,610 – $92,100 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $41,600 | — | $34,279 | $38,480 – $86,620 | 70 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $62,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,640 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | $57,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | $58,870 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $59,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Traffic Technician | $59,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $56,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $56,450 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Rail Transportation Workers, All Other | $56,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | $60,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a aircraft cargo handling supervisor make?
The national median salary for aircraft cargo handling supervisors is $58,170 a year ($27.97 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,690 and the top 10% earn over $92,160. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays aircraft cargo handling supervisors the most?
Georgia has the highest median pay at $81,380.
How many aircraft cargo handling supervisors are there in the U.S.?
About 9,760 people work as aircraft cargo handling supervisors nationwide.