Career Profile First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $51,000 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Transportation & Material-Moving Worker Supervisors directly supervise and coordinate activities of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers. General Information Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 276 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 276 openings per year are projected for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers. +14.2% Employment Change Employment for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.2% between 2023 and 2028. $24.51 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $24.51/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.81, while experienced workers are paid $31.53. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,700 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,942. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers are Grocery and Convenience Retailers, Warehousing and Storage, and Other Personal Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers include Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers is HS diploma or less. 40% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
