SOC 53-1047 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Colorado
Colorado · 7 metro areas compared
At $65,380, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Colorado tracks the national median of $62,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $65,380, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Colorado tracks the national median of $62,890 closely. Pay ranges from under $49,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $100,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,170 to $81,070.
Employment stands at 11,890, or 4.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Colorado ranks number 12th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $69,250. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 345th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,820 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $56,170 | −10.7% |
| Median (50th) | $65,380 | +4.0% |
| 75th | $81,070 | +28.9% |
| 90th | $100,020 | +59.0% |
| Mean | $71,690 | +14.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $69,250 | 6,870 | |
| 2 | Greeley | $64,810 | 780 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $63,630 | 580 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | $63,400 | 1,110 | |
| 5 | Boulder | $61,640 | 500 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $60,350 | 280 | |
| 7 | Pueblo | $60,330 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $65,380 buys what $63,414 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,414US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,380 a year, 4.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,820 to $100,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 11,890 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $69,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $65,380, or $31.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,890, so pay in Colorado is 4.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado earns more than $100,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,820 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $69,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 11,890 jobs in this occupation in Colorado. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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