SOC 53-1047 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Southern South Carolina
Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Southern South Carolina, SC is $63,610 per year, close to the national median of $62,890 for the same occupation.
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 Southern South Carolina, SC is $63,610 per year, close to the national median of $62,890 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $46,910 and $74,390. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,790 and the ninetieth at $79,310.
Employment stands at 180, or 3.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Florence records the highest median at $65,320. Of the 217 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 65th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,790 | −39.9% |
| 25th | $46,910 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $63,610 | +1.1% |
| 75th | $74,390 | +18.3% |
| 90th | $79,310 | +26.1% |
| Mean | $62,470 | −0.7% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence | $65,320 | 410 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $63,440 | 1,380 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $63,080 | 1,610 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $62,860 | 1,450 | |
| 5 | Spartanburg | $62,240 | 760 | |
| 6 | Sumter | $59,770 | 70 | |
| 7 | Hilton Head Island | $57,320 | 220 | |
| 8 | Myrtle Beach | $57,190 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $63,610 goes as far as $67,887 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,887US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,610 a year, 1.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,790 to $79,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Florence, at $65,320.
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 South Carolina, SC?
The median annual wage is $63,610, or $30.58 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 South Carolina, SC is 1.1% 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 Southern South Carolina, SC earns more than $79,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,790 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 Florence, at $65,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Southern South Carolina, SC. 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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