How much does a transport supervisor make?
a year · about $30 an hour
A typical transport supervisor in the United States makes $62,890 a year, about $30 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
They check orders and schedules, then assign workers and equipment to jobs. During the shift, they watch safety, answer calls, solve problems, and may arrange vehicle repairs.
Did you know? Some transport supervisors send workers and vehicles in response to emergency reports by phone or radio.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $43,360 and $96,150How do you become one?
In the U.S., a common path is high school or a GED, then related transportation or material-moving work before supervising. O*NET lists prior experience, job training, and a Driver Manager apprenticeship as one possible route.
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can differ with experience, useful training or credentials, and the employer’s industry and location. More complex duties and greater responsibility may bring higher pay.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Washington ($74,250), lowest in West Virginia ($52,420).
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Top 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $43,360 | $62,890 | $96,150 | about 624,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $74,250 | about 14,000 |
| Maryland | $74,070 | about 12,000 |
| Rhode Island | $72,750 | about 2,000 |
| Wyoming | $70,590 | about 2,000 |
| Minnesota | $68,430 | about 9,000 |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/53-1043.00
- www.careeronestop.org/videos/careeronestop-videos.aspx?videocode=53104200
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/May/oes531047.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY