First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers Salary in Iowa
First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers in Iowa earned a median of $60,490 a year ($29.08 an hour) and a mean of $63,370 in May 2025. The median is 3.8% below the U.S. median of $62,890, ranking 35th of 54 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $60,490
- Median hourly
- $29.08
- Mean annual
- $63,370
- Jobs on record
- 6,480
Grey needle: U.S. median, $62,890 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Iowa compare on pay for first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers?
Iowa ranks 35th of 54 states and territories. Washington is highest at $74,250, $13,760 more than the Iowa median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 33 | $60,670 | -4% | 1,990 |
| Nebraska | 34 | $60,630 | -4% | 3,530 |
| Iowa | 35 | $60,490 | -4% | 6,480 |
| Vermont | 36 | $60,410 | -4% | 910 |
| Missouri | 37 | $60,370 | -4% | 10,500 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 54 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Iowa pay go further after prices?
Prices in Iowa run 12.2% below the U.S. average, so the $60,490 median buys about what $68,925 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $62,890 U.S. median. On this measure Iowa ranks 11th of 51, up from 35th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Iowa pay first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL is highest at $63,430, 4.9% above the Iowa median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $63,430 | 860 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,340 | 1,690 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $61,320 | 330 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $60,950 | 330 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $60,840 | 680 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $59,730 | 690 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $59,660 | 330 |
| Dubuque, IA | $59,620 | 290 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $59,360 | 750 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $59,130 | 350 |
| Iowa City, IA | $58,570 | 260 |
| Ames, IA | $58,270 | 180 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Iowa is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers work in Iowa?
BLS counts 6,480 jobs in Iowa, 1.0% of the 623,640 in the U.S. That is the 31st largest count among the 54 states and territories with a published figure. That is 4.2 of every 1,000 jobs in Iowa, a location quotient of 1.04: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.04 times its national share, so it is about as concentrated here as in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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