SOC 53-1047 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Kenosha
Kenosha, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Kenosha, WI is $72,500 per year, 15.3% above the national median of $62,890.
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 Kenosha, WI is $72,500 per year, 15.3% above the national median of $62,890. Pay ranges from under $48,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $95,120 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,520 to $79,700.
The area has 610 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 8.1 of every thousand jobs. Fond du Lac leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $67,500. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 89th of 266 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,520 | −22.8% |
| 25th | $63,520 | +1.0% |
| Median (50th) | $72,500 | +15.3% |
| 75th | $79,700 | +26.7% |
| 90th | $95,120 | +51.2% |
| Mean | $73,130 | +16.3% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fond du Lac | $67,500 | 190 | |
| 2 | Racine | $66,990 | 340 | |
| 3 | Janesville | $65,450 | 380 | |
| 4 | Madison | $64,420 | 1,280 | |
| 5 | Milwaukee | $64,100 | 3,010 | |
| 6 | Green Bay | $63,660 | 700 | |
| 7 | La Crosse | $63,060 | 330 | |
| 8 | Sheboygan | $62,960 | 180 | |
| 9 | Appleton | $62,340 | 480 | |
| 10 | Oshkosh | $61,820 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kenosha run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $72,500 goes as far as $77,046 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,046US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,500 a year, 15.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,520 to $95,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 610 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fond du Lac, at $67,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Kenosha, WI?
The median annual wage is $72,500, or $34.86 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 Kenosha, WI is 15.3% 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 Kenosha, WI earns more than $95,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,520 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 Fond du Lac, at $67,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 610 jobs in this occupation in Kenosha, WI. 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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