First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $65,800 +6.3% vs national

Median hourly $31.64

10th percentile $45,390

90th percentile $112,390

Employed locally 940

National median $61,890

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First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Reading, PA

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$45,390

25th

$51,210

50th (median)

$65,800

75th

$79,440

90th

$112,390

Reading economic context

Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary vs area income 85% Median First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary is 15% below the area median household income

Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Metro area	Median salary
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$84,860
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$79,750
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$72,750
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$72,280
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$72,230
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$72,170

Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary comparison

Metro area	Median salary
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$68,290
Chambersburg, PA	$66,990
Napa, CA	$66,220
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$65,930
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA	$65,860
Paducah, KY-IL	$64,770

Occupation	Median salary
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$41,800
Stockers and Order Fillers	$37,460
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$58,130
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$49,310
Light Truck Drivers	$42,250
Packers and Packagers, Hand	$37,410

Frequently asked questions

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors make per hour in Reading?

The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Reading, PA is $31.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.47 or more per hour.

Is Reading above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salaries?

The median First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary in Reading, PA is 6.3% above the national median of $61,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Reading?

Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (10th percentile) earn around $45,390 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,210.