SOC 53-1047 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Southern Michigan
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $60,090, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Southern Michigan, MI tracks the national median of $62,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,090, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Southern Michigan, MI tracks the national median of $62,890 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,270 at the tenth percentile to more than $86,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,970 to $73,480.
Employment stands at 400, or 2.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Muskegon records the highest median at $64,990. Of the 361 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 139th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,270 | −36.0% |
| 25th | $45,970 | −26.9% |
| Median (50th) | $60,090 | −4.5% |
| 75th | $73,480 | +16.8% |
| 90th | $86,540 | +37.6% |
| Mean | $63,130 | +0.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskegon | $64,990 | 160 | |
| 2 | Battle Creek | $64,510 | 160 | |
| 3 | Traverse City | $62,130 | 180 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $61,670 | 7,200 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $60,270 | 2,140 | |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $59,870 | 360 | |
| 7 | Monroe | $58,840 | 190 | |
| 8 | Midland | $58,460 | 70 | |
| 9 | Ann Arbor | $58,120 | 390 | |
| 10 | Saginaw | $57,330 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $60,090 goes as far as $62,464 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,464US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,090 a year, 4.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,270 to $86,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 400 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Muskegon, at $64,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Southern Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $60,090, or $28.89 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 Southern Michigan, MI is 4.5% 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 Southern Michigan, MI earns more than $86,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,270 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 Muskegon, at $64,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 400 jobs in this occupation in Southern Michigan, MI. 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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