SOC 53-1047 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Evansville
Evansville, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Evansville, IN is $65,810 per year, close to the national median of $62,890 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Evansville, IN is $65,810 per year, close to the national median of $62,890 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $53,250 and $79,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,190 and the ninetieth at $93,430.
Employment stands at 580, or 4.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $65,590. Of the 376 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 111th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,190 | −31.3% |
| 25th | $53,250 | −15.3% |
| Median (50th) | $65,810 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $79,110 | +25.8% |
| 90th | $93,430 | +48.6% |
| Mean | $67,550 | +7.4% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $65,590 | 6,790 | |
| 2 | Elkhart | $64,560 | 470 | |
| 3 | South Bend | $63,250 | 440 | |
| 4 | Fort Wayne | $61,850 | 1,060 | |
| 5 | Lafayette | $61,760 | 290 | |
| 6 | Kokomo | $61,120 | 120 | |
| 7 | Bloomington | $60,280 | 200 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $59,570 | 170 | |
| 9 | Michigan City | $58,520 | 180 | |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $57,640 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Evansville run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $65,810 goes as far as $70,536 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,536US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,810 a year, 4.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,190 to $93,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $65,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Evansville, IN?
The median annual wage is $65,810, or $31.64 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 Evansville, IN is 4.6% 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 Evansville, IN earns more than $93,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,190 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 Indianapolis, at $65,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in Evansville, IN. 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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