SOC 53-1047 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg, VA · 8 metro areas compared
At $67,300, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Harrisonburg, VA tracks the national median of $62,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $67,300, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Harrisonburg, VA tracks the national median of $62,890 closely. Pay ranges from under $41,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,040 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,980 to $77,470.
Employment stands at 330, or 5.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Winchester records the highest median at $70,810. Of the 257 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 81st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,120 | −34.6% |
| 25th | $52,980 | −15.8% |
| Median (50th) | $67,300 | +7.0% |
| 75th | $77,470 | +23.2% |
| 90th | $80,040 | +27.3% |
| Mean | $66,020 | +5.0% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchester | $70,810 | 340 | |
| 2 | Staunton | $63,340 | 310 | |
| 3 | Virginia Beach | $61,140 | 3,460 | |
| 4 | Richmond | $60,060 | 2,830 | |
| 5 | Lynchburg | $59,130 | 350 | |
| 6 | Blacksburg | $55,370 | 270 | |
| 7 | Roanoke | $55,130 | 790 | |
| 8 | Charlottesville | $54,090 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Harrisonburg sit close to the national average, so $67,300 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$67,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,568US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,300 a year, 7.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,120 to $80,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Winchester, at $70,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Harrisonburg, VA?
The median annual wage is $67,300, or $32.36 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 Harrisonburg, VA is 7.0% 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 Harrisonburg, VA earns more than $80,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,120 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 Winchester, at $70,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Harrisonburg, VA. 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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