Massachusetts · SOC 53-1041

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Massachusetts

State salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025)

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Geography used: wage and employment figures are BLS state estimates for Massachusetts; the comparison figure is the United States national estimate.

Median Salary

$52,470

per year in this state

10% below

National Median

$58,170

per year nationally

Hourly Rate

$25.23/hr

median hourly

Employment

140

jobs in MA

Salary Range in Massachusetts

Annual Salary Distribution

10th$45,830
25th$50,950
Median$52,470
75th$74,260
90th$82,580

What This Means for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Massachusetts

According to BLS OEWS state estimates, Massachusetts ranks #33 of 37 states and territories for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors pay, the bottom 12% nationally. Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors working in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $52,470, which is 10% below the national median of $58,170. OEWS reports the difference but does not identify its cause. The reported wage distribution runs from $45,830 at the 10th percentile to $82,580 at the 90th. OEWS does not separate how much of that spread comes from experience, specialization, employer, industry, schedule, or local market differences.

This page captures the Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors labor market inside Massachusetts using BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics state estimates from the May 2025 release. Median annual pay lands at $52,470 ($25.23/hr per hour), while the state employs roughly 140 workers in this SOC code (53-1041). Relative to the national median of $58,170, the state estimate is 10% below. Explaining that difference would require separate evidence on industry, employer, prices, and worker mix.

Within Massachusetts, the full pay distribution is wider than the median alone suggests. Workers at the 10th percentile earn $45,830, the 25th earns $50,950, the 75th reaches $74,260, and the 90th hits $82,580. The upper boundary is roughly 1.8× the lower boundary. These bands combine workers across experience levels, credentials, employers, industries, schedules, and specialties; the percentile table does not isolate any one factor's effect.

Use this state-level view as one layer in your research stack, not the full picture. Drill into the specific BLS local wage area within Massachusetts where the job is located. A state estimate can differ substantially from a local-area estimate; this table does not establish why. Pair the wage here with state-specific cost of living (rent, taxes, energy, groceries) to see how far the paycheck actually goes. OEWS includes tips, commissions, incentive pay, and production bonuses. It excludes employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses, so compare those items separately when reviewing an offer.

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Two OEWS peer sets for this SOC code outside Massachusetts. Same-major-group cards above stay in-state; these neighborhoods are cross-state nearest neighbors.

Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on BLS OEWS state median annual wage and reported employment for SOC 53-1041. Employment peers exclude states already listed in the pay column so the two link sets stay distinct.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Massachusetts is $52,470 (10% below national avg). Pay ranges from $45,830 (10th percentile) to $82,580 (90th percentile).
How many Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors work in Massachusetts?
There are approximately 140 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors employed in Massachusetts, according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data.
What is the hourly rate for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Massachusetts?
The median hourly wage for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Massachusetts is $25.23/hr.
Where does WageDex get its salary data?
All salary and employment data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Data Sources

Last updated: May 2025 (BLS OEWS annual release).

Salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Wage estimates include straight-time pay plus items such as tips, commissions, and production bonuses. They exclude employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses. Employment figures represent the estimated number of workers in the occupation across all industries in Massachusetts.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. This occupation's Massachusetts figures are computed directly from the BLS OEWS state-level data. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2025.