SOC 53-1047 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 10 metro areas compared
In Terre Haute, IN the median wage is $57,640.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Terre Haute, IN the median wage is $57,640. That is 8.3% lower than the national median of $62,890. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,960 and $75,010. The lowest tenth earn under $38,330, while the highest tenth earn more than $90,330.
Employment stands at 240, or 3.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Evansville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,810. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 107th of 278 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,330 | −39.1% |
| 25th | $46,960 | −25.3% |
| Median (50th) | $57,640 | −8.3% |
| 75th | $75,010 | +19.3% |
| 90th | $90,330 | +43.6% |
| Mean | $62,260 | −1.0% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evansville | $65,810 | 580 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $65,590 | 6,790 | |
| 3 | Elkhart | $64,560 | 470 | |
| 4 | South Bend | $63,250 | 440 | |
| 5 | Fort Wayne | $61,850 | 1,060 | |
| 6 | Lafayette | $61,760 | 290 | |
| 7 | Kokomo | $61,120 | 120 | |
| 8 | Bloomington | $60,280 | 200 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $59,570 | 170 | |
| 10 | Michigan City | $58,520 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $57,640 goes as far as $61,779 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,779US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,640 a year, 8.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,330 to $90,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Evansville, at $65,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $57,640, or $27.71 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 Terre Haute, IN is 8.3% 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 Terre Haute, IN earns more than $90,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,330 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 Evansville, at $65,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Terre Haute, IN. 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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