Salary guide, May 2025
Logistics Supervisor pay, United States
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The median annual wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in the United States was $62,890 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $50,070 and $78,160.
Broader occupation · SOC 53-1047 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Logistics Supervisor is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $43,360 | $50,070 | $62,890 | $78,160 | $96,150 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.85 | $24.07 | $30.23 | $37.58 | $46.23 |
BLS estimated 623,640 workers employed in this occupation in the United States.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 53-1047 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
How does pay compare in the target metros?
| Metro | Median | 25th to 75th | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $61,780 | $49,660 to $78,170 | 11,080 | 0.98 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $61,640 | $49,340 to $76,960 | 4,560 | 0.79 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $60,880 | $48,940 to $76,300 | 4,980 | 0.88 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,370 | $49,060 to $74,850 | 2,700 | 0.91 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $71,510 | $56,260 to $88,260 | 35,860 | 0.94 |
| Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $71,510 | $56,260 to $88,260 | 35,860 | 0.94 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $60,260 | $47,730 to $77,530 | 19,490 | 1.2 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $68,330 | $56,910 to $80,570 | 19,280 | 1.07 |
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What should you know about pay by manufacturing industry, United States?
Same BLS occupation, national estimates for each manufacturing industry (NAICS) BLS publishes, May 2025. Industry names are BLS labels.
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing$83,500
- Tobacco Manufacturing$81,270
- Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing$79,440
- Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing$79,320
- Grain and Oilseed Milling$78,560
- Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing$78,300
- Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing$78,300
- Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing$77,670
- Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing$77,110
- Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills$77,010
- Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)$76,820
- Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing$75,870
- Beverage Manufacturing$75,830
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing$75,100
- Dairy Product Manufacturing$75,000
Bars show up to 15 industries with exact annual medians. The table lists every published industry.
| NAICS | Industry | Employment | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-33 | Manufacturing | 46,250 | $57,010 | $68,960 | $81,120 |
| 311000 | Food Manufacturing | 11,810 | $57,010 | $69,100 | $80,530 |
| 325000 | Chemical Manufacturing | 3,820 | $60,750 | $73,440 | $86,560 |
| 332000 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 3,510 | $54,800 | $64,800 | $77,960 |
| 327000 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | 3,450 | $58,740 | $71,310 | $87,360 |
| 327000 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | 3,450 | $58,740 | $71,310 | $87,360 |
| 336000 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 3,320 | $60,250 | $70,630 | $82,460 |
| 333000 | Machinery Manufacturing | 2,910 | $57,050 | $70,090 | $81,810 |
| 312000 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | 2,710 | $64,800 | $75,870 | $83,580 |
| 312100 | Beverage Manufacturing | 2,660 | $64,800 | $75,830 | $83,500 |
| 326000 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | 2,560 | $56,940 | $67,360 | $80,170 |
| 311900 | Other Food Manufacturing | 2,340 | $57,820 | $70,410 | $81,190 |
| 3330A1 | Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | 2,340 | $57,650 | $69,750 | $81,830 |
| 311600 | Animal Slaughtering and Processing | 2,310 | $58,240 | $69,100 | $79,080 |
| 326100 | Plastics Product Manufacturing | 2,300 | $57,000 | $67,420 | $80,090 |
| 311800 | Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | 1,890 | $51,840 | $63,620 | $77,320 |
| 339000 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1,860 | $53,180 | $62,750 | $77,610 |
| 321000 | Wood Product Manufacturing | 1,770 | $50,430 | $61,780 | $76,420 |
| 311400 | Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing | 1,590 | $56,240 | $66,200 | $79,380 |
| 334000 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 1,540 | $56,510 | $71,520 | $79,870 |
| 336300 | Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 1,500 | $57,110 | $64,700 | $79,160 |
| 3250A1 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | 1,430 | $62,340 | $76,820 | $91,470 |
| 311500 | Dairy Product Manufacturing | 1,410 | $62,540 | $75,000 | $82,350 |
| 322000 | Paper Manufacturing | 1,380 | $59,060 | $71,850 | $82,580 |
| 3320A2 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | 1,340 | $54,080 | $65,350 | $78,750 |
| 331000 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 1,310 | $54,970 | $66,340 | $82,690 |
| 3320A1 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | 1,250 | $56,240 | $65,740 | $80,250 |
| 325400 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 1,230 | $62,420 | $74,700 | $90,620 |
| 3250A2 | Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) | 1,160 | $57,440 | $67,670 | $78,050 |
| 322200 | Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | 1,140 | $58,220 | $69,520 | $80,240 |
| 335000 | Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | 1,130 | $56,710 | $70,380 | $83,620 |
| 321900 | Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 1,090 | $49,350 | $60,470 | $76,430 |
| 339900 | Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 960 | $53,800 | $61,760 | $76,810 |
| 337000 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | 920 | $52,770 | $62,150 | $75,290 |
| 339100 | Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 900 | $52,900 | $64,360 | $80,280 |
| 323000 | Printing and Related Support Activities | 870 | $49,310 | $61,090 | $72,890 |
| 323100 | Printing and Related Support Activities | 870 | $49,310 | $61,090 | $72,890 |
| 3370A1 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | 850 | $52,770 | $61,930 | $74,530 |
| 311300 | Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing | 730 | $55,730 | $64,630 | $79,730 |
| 311200 | Grain and Oilseed Milling | 700 | $60,140 | $78,560 | $96,120 |
| 332700 | Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | 630 | $55,930 | $63,470 | $74,170 |
| 334400 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 580 | $59,450 | $72,590 | $78,420 |
| 311100 | Animal Food Manufacturing | 570 | $50,200 | $64,840 | $80,960 |
| 336600 | Ship and Boat Building | 560 | $62,240 | $66,020 | $80,620 |
| 324000 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 490 | $63,980 | $78,300 | $94,660 |
| 324100 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 490 | $63,980 | $78,300 | $94,660 |
| 335900 | Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | 480 | $58,380 | $72,690 | $86,180 |
| 334500 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 470 | $61,500 | $75,100 | $83,910 |
| 321100 | Sawmills and Wood Preservation | 460 | $51,990 | $63,970 | $76,420 |
| 332710 | Machine Shops | 440 | $57,620 | $66,200 | $74,610 |
| 336400 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 440 | $67,850 | $79,320 | $90,630 |
| 336200 | Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 430 | $58,730 | $66,550 | $80,540 |
| 315000 | Apparel Manufacturing | 370 | $46,790 | $56,270 | $72,980 |
| 335300 | Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 350 | $54,200 | $70,370 | $82,310 |
| 331300 | Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | 320 | $51,610 | $56,810 | $69,680 |
| 315200 | Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing | 300 | $47,870 | $57,810 | $73,800 |
| 331100 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 300 | $56,470 | $70,650 | $82,330 |
| 332800 | Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | 290 | $50,820 | $62,350 | $73,970 |
| 331200 | Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | 280 | $60,340 | $66,900 | $83,290 |
| 311700 | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | 270 | $49,970 | $64,320 | $81,500 |
| 313000 | Textile Mills | 260 | $48,890 | $56,390 | $68,820 |
| 326200 | Rubber Product Manufacturing | 260 | $56,470 | $67,150 | $82,390 |
| 331400 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | 240 | $60,160 | $79,440 | $93,910 |
| 333300 | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | 240 | $50,000 | $67,430 | $78,880 |
| 322100 | Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | 230 | $66,460 | $77,010 | $92,420 |
| 321200 | Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | 220 | $51,620 | $61,450 | $74,990 |
| 334200 | Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 220 | $47,660 | $70,390 | $77,430 |
| 336100 | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 210 | $72,020 | $83,500 | $96,030 |
| 314000 | Textile Product Mills | 200 | $50,530 | $62,750 | $74,230 |
| 333600 | Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 200 | $57,000 | $73,060 | $82,700 |
| 332720 | Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | 190 | $52,520 | $60,960 | $66,590 |
| 335200 | Household Appliance Manufacturing | 190 | $63,870 | $72,500 | $87,670 |
| 331500 | Foundries | 180 | $51,620 | $70,790 | $81,080 |
| 313200 | Fabric Mills | 150 | $47,290 | $54,640 | $68,000 |
| 334100 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 150 | $44,650 | $63,170 | $80,440 |
| 333500 | Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 130 | $55,990 | $62,640 | $82,650 |
| 336900 | Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 130 | $74,030 | $77,670 | $88,160 |
| 314900 | Other Textile Product Mills | 110 | $50,530 | $60,500 | $70,150 |
| 314100 | Textile Furnishings Mills | 100 | $50,320 | $65,810 | $75,410 |
| 335100 | Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing | 100 | $49,100 | $55,870 | $73,680 |
| 334600 | Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | 70 | $42,810 | $43,430 | $60,210 |
| 337900 | Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing | 70 | $59,070 | $70,840 | $84,530 |
| 312200 | Tobacco Manufacturing | 60 | $52,570 | $81,270 | $87,920 |
| 313100 | Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills | 60 | $49,760 | $58,460 | $71,920 |
| 316000 | Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing | 60 | $48,310 | $53,800 | $63,250 |
| 313300 | Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills | 50 | $49,550 | $56,780 | $71,330 |
| 334300 | Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | 50 | $61,380 | $73,260 | $75,600 |
| 336500 | Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 50 | $56,260 | $64,080 | $80,180 |
| 339910 | Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing | 40 | $59,880 | $77,110 | $95,710 |
| 315900 | Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing | 30 | $37,720 | $45,490 | $56,270 |
| 315100 | Apparel Knitting Mills | Not published by BLS | $46,140 | $54,080 | $56,090 |
What should you know about manufacturing pay mix?
For Logistics Supervisor, clarify the base pay before discussing call-outs, travel or extra shifts. OEWS includes base rate, guaranteed pay and production incentive pay. It excludes overtime premium, shift differentials and nonproduction bonuses. An attendance bonus is not a production bonus; confirm its purpose and treatment rather than adding every bonus to the BLS figure.
Skills-based pay steps affect the base rate when they are part of straight-time pay; BLS does not publish a separate rate for each plant's skill grade. Ask whether a tool allowance is expense reimbursement or wage pay. OEWS does not publish a separate tool-allowance component. Keep these items separate in the offer so the published wage is not mistaken for the whole package.
Pay mix here means how published medians for this one BLS occupation differ across manufacturing industries and against the all-industry median. It does not split pay into base, incentive or overtime. BLS wages are straight-time gross pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials and nonproduction bonuses.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $48,750 | $61,890 | $77,520 |
| May 2025 | $50,070 | $62,890 | $78,160 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
What should you know about supervisory and worker occupations?
BLS publishes these as separate occupations. Pay for one is not a pay step for the other.
- Worker occupation: Certified Forklift Operator pay (SOC 53-7051)
- Worker occupation: Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger pay (SOC 53-7021)
Recruiter's read. Qualitative, not BLS data.
What should you know about the decision behind the experience?
The useful evidence is a freight or warehouse handoff corrected before a shipment failed, not a list of equipment or projects. Discuss what information was available during a freight or warehouse handoff corrected before a shipment failed. A clear explanation exposes front-line supervision versus ownership of the distribution network much better than asking whether the candidate has held the title before.
What should you know about questions?
Wages for the OEWS survey are straight-time, gross pay, exclusive of premium pay. Base rate; cost-of-living allowances; guaranteed pay; hazardous-duty pay; incentive pay, including commissions and production bonuses; and tips are included. Excluded are overtime pay, severance pay, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses, employer cost for supplementary benefits, and tuition reimbursements.
What is the median pay for a Logistics Supervisor?
The median annual wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in the United States was $62,890 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $50,070 and $78,160. This is the broader occupation BLS publishes, not a figure for this exact title.
What does the 10th percentile mean here?
10% of workers in this occupation and area earned less than $43,360. 90% earned less than $96,150.
Does this include overtime or bonuses?
Wages for the OEWS survey are straight-time, gross pay, exclusive of premium pay. Base rate; cost-of-living allowances; guaranteed pay; hazardous-duty pay; incentive pay, including commissions and production bonuses; and tips are included. Excluded are overtime pay, severance pay, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses, employer cost for supplementary benefits, and tuition reimbursements.
Is this the pay for a Logistics Supervisor at a plant?
Logistics Supervisor is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range. These are occupation estimates across all industries, not an offer for a particular manufacturing title.
How many people work in this occupation?
BLS estimated 623,640 workers employed in this occupation in the United States.
What should you know about related?
What does this data mean for your opening?
National industry medians include $83,500 in Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, $81,270 in Tobacco Manufacturing, and $79,440 in Nonferrous Metal Production and Processing. These industry-specific figures illustrate the manufacturing premium for these roles. BLS data consistently omits shift differentials, performance bonuses, and other common warehouse compensation components.
The national median for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers is $62,890. This classification includes logistics supervisors managing daily warehouse flows. The May 2025 data shows a $1,000 median change from the $61,890 recorded in May 2024. The occupation currently has a middle band width of $28,090, which reflects the spread of compensation across the broader, inclusive SOC classification.
National industry medians include $83,500 in Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, $81,270 in Tobacco Manufacturing, and $79,440 in Nonferrous Metal Production and Processing. These industry-specific figures illustrate the manufacturing premium for these roles. BLS data consistently omits shift differentials, performance bonuses, and other common warehouse compensation components. The limitation is that this SOC also encompasses non-logistics supervisors, potentially skewing the broader median downward relative to specialized manufacturing roles.
Comparison metros show the impact of local economic conditions. New York-Newark-Jersey City reports a $71,510 median with a $32,000 middle band width. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim lists a $62,190 median and a $28,190 middle band width. The location quotient for these areas confirms their high concentrations of logistics and transportation activity. Manufacturing Headhunters reminds clients that these figures are broad occupational aggregates. Therefore, supervisors in highly specialized manufacturing environments should interpret these figures as general market floors rather than precise target compensation.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
How does the SOC mapping affect pay perception?
The SOC 53-1047 covers diverse fields, including transport dispatchers and warehouse leads. Because the category is so broad, it may appear to offer lower pay than specialized manufacturing logistics supervisor roles demand.
Are these figures reflective of all warehouse supervisors?
No, these figures reflect all first-line supervisors within the category, ranging from low-complexity shipping leads to complex multi-shift warehouse supervisors. Use the provided percentiles to narrow down your focus.
What is the impact of the median change?
The $1,000 change is a simple arithmetic observation of the national shift in reported pay between reporting periods. It does not necessarily indicate a specific industry-wide trend or individual salary growth.
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