Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,820 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $45,220
90th percentile $92,430
Employed locally 350
National median $63,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,220
    25th
    $47,450
    50th (median)
    $49,820
    75th
    $78,390
    90th
    $92,430

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary vs area income 62% Median Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,480
    Virginia $89,210
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $85,360
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $84,970
    Columbus, OH $84,300
    Kansas City, MO-KS $82,800

    Nearby metros — Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,170
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $51,860
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,120

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Houston, TX is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.09 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salaries?

    The median Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary in Houston, TX is 22.1% below the national median of $63,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Houston?

    Entry-level Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (10th percentile) earn around $45,220 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,450.