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Traffic/Shipping Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor in the United States is $83,113 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,974
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,193 to $95,603
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,893
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Traffic/Shipping Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $95,603 $7,967 $1,839 $46
Average $83,113 $6,926 $1,598 $40
25th Percentile $76,193 $6,349 $1,465 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Traffic/Shipping Supervisor Salaries

A Traffic/Shipping Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Traffic/Shipping Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Traffic/Shipping Supervisor (3-5 years): $83,095
  • Transportation Traffic Manager (5+ years): $107,453
  • Traffic Logistics Director (5+ years): $129,719
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Traffic/Shipping Supervisor3-5 years$83,095
Transportation Traffic Manager5+ years$107,453
Traffic Logistics Director5+ years$129,719
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How Do Traffic/Shipping Supervisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Traffic/Shipping Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,023.
  • California: $91,673.
  • Massachusetts: $90,453.

Top Paying Cities for Traffic/Shipping Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $104,823
  • San Francisco: $103,683
  • Oakland: $101,493

What Skills Can Increase a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 7.42% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Cash Handling (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): Process of receiving and giving money in a business. In retail, cash handling ranges from the point of sale to the behind-the-scenes money management during the day.
  • Mozilla Firefox (Mentioned in 2.06% Job Postings): Mozilla Firefox is a free open-source browser whose development is overseen by the Mozilla Corporation. Firefox runs on Windows, OS X, Linux, and Android.
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Planning 7.42%
Cash Handling 2.68%
Mozilla Firefox 2.06%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor's salary.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Auditing: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Critical Thinking
$99,736
20%
Auditing
$98,073
18%
Commitment
$93,087
12%
Record Keeping
$91,424
10%
Team Operations
$91,424
10%
Interviewing
$90,593
9%
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Traffic/Shipping Supervisor Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Traffic/Shipping Supervisor salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $92,961. While startup companies pay approximate $78,617.

Traffic/Shipping Supervisor Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$78,617
Growth Stage51~500$83,150
Established501~5000$89,772
Enterprise5000+$92,961

Traffic/Shipping Supervisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Traffic/Shipping Supervisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Transportation and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Traffic/Shipping Supervisor positions in Telecom or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Traffic/Shipping Supervisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Transportation$124,670$60.050%
Software & Networking$120,514$58.045%
Pharmaceuticals$116,358$56.040%
MFG Durable$112,203$54.035%
Internet$108,047$52.030%

Traffic/Shipping Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Traffic/Shipping Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Transportation Traffic Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $107,490 - a projected growth of 29% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Traffic/Shipping Supervisor

Salaries for a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,498 in 2023 to around $65,627 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Traffic/Shipping Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Traffic/Shipping Supervisor Over Time

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2024 $66,780
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