Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $80,440 +25.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.67
10th percentile $52,330
90th percentile $119,540
Employed locally 70
National median $63,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,330
    25th
    $67,010
    50th (median)
    $80,440
    75th
    $105,030
    90th
    $119,540

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary vs area income 51% Median Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary is 49% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $84,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,240
    San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $75,530
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,250
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $68,710

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,910
    Light Truck Drivers $50,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in San Jose, CA is $38.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary in San Jose, CA is 25.8% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (10th percentile) earn around $52,330 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,010.