SOC 531041

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.

National Median

$63,940

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$63,940

Entry Level (10th pct)

$38,010

Experienced (90th pct)

$96,300

Total Employed

10,160

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience LevelEstimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience$38,010 - $49,020
Mid Career2-8 years experience$49,020 - $79,600
Senior / Expert8+ years experience$79,600 - $96,300

Highest Paying Locations for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan AreaMedian SalaryEmployed
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$89,480110
Virginia$89,210190
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$85,360160
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$84,97050
Columbus, OH$84,30040
Kansas City, MO-KS$82,80030
Indiana$82,75080
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$82,490130
Wisconsin$81,41040
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$80,44070
Georgia$79,400180
Ohio$79,300100
Utah$78,99050
Charleston-North Charleston, SC$77,99040
Missouri$77,820110
Boise City, ID$77,21040
Idaho$77,20040
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$76,31050
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$76,240110
Puerto Rico$75,53080
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR$75,53070
Tennessee$75,30080
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN$75,30050
Maryland$75,170140
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$75,170580
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$74,930240
Colorado$74,930240
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT$74,91040
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$74,51040
Rhode Island$74,51030
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$74,230220
Arizona$74,230240
Jacksonville, FL$72,98040
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$72,590110
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$72,06050
Connecticut$71,76070
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT$71,76040
Michigan$71,25090
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$71,250240
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$68,840140
Nevada$68,840170
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$68,710180
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$68,250460
Florida$68,250790
Urban Honolulu, HI$67,080110
California$66,8401,720
North Carolina$66,190130
Kahului-Wailuku, HI$66,18040
Texas$65,8501,260
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$65,13070

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors?
The national median annual salary for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors is $63,940, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisorss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisorss is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median salary of $89,480.
How much can an experienced Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors make?
Top-earning Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisorss (90th percentile) make $96,300 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.