SOC 53-1047 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $60,940, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Gainesville, FL tracks the national median of $62,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,940, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Gainesville, FL tracks the national median of $62,890 closely. Pay ranges from under $44,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,550 to $73,890.
The area has 340 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.56 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Cape Coral records the highest median at $62,370. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 127th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,150 | −29.8% |
| 25th | $49,550 | −21.2% |
| Median (50th) | $60,940 | −3.1% |
| 75th | $73,890 | +17.5% |
| 90th | $79,300 | +26.1% |
| Mean | $62,850 | −0.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $62,370 | 1,020 | |
| 2 | Naples | $62,280 | 430 | |
| 3 | Lakeland | $62,130 | 1,620 | |
| 4 | Miami | $61,780 | 11,080 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $61,640 | 4,560 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $61,420 | 3,340 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $60,880 | 4,980 | |
| 8 | Wildwood | $60,660 | 110 | |
| 9 | North Port | $60,080 | 1,050 | |
| 10 | Punta Gorda | $60,030 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $60,940 buys what $58,936 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,936US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,940 a year, 3.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,150 to $79,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $62,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $60,940, or $29.30 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 Gainesville, FL is 3.1% lower. 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 Gainesville, FL earns more than $79,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,150 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 Cape Coral, at $62,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Gainesville, FL. 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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