SOC 53-1047 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Omaha
Omaha, NE-IA · 2 metro areas compared
At $59,400, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Omaha, NE tracks the national median of $62,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,400, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Omaha, NE tracks the national median of $62,890 closely. Pay ranges from under $41,460 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,610 to $71,030.
Employment stands at 1,700, or 3.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Grand Island records the highest median at $62,360. Of the 565 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 291st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,460 | −34.1% |
| 25th | $48,610 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $59,400 | −5.5% |
| 75th | $71,030 | +12.9% |
| 90th | $83,060 | +32.1% |
| Mean | $61,210 | −2.7% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Island | $62,360 | 160 | |
| 2 | Lincoln | $59,270 | 520 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Omaha run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $59,400 goes as far as $65,927 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,927US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,400 a year, 5.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,460 to $83,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,700 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Island, at $62,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Omaha, NE?
The median annual wage is $59,400, or $28.56 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 Omaha, NE is 5.5% 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 Omaha, NE earns more than $83,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,460 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 Grand Island, at $62,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,700 jobs in this occupation in Omaha, NE. 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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