What are the main factors that influence a Transportation Senior Supervisor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Transportation Senior Supervisor?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Transportation Senior Supervisor roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Transportation Senior Supervisor's salary?

A Transportation Senior Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Transportation Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $129,803, a Transportation Supervisor (7+ years)earns $82,517, a Transportation Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $97,035, a Transportation Manager (7+ years)earns $114,426, a Transportation Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $157,220,

What are the highest paying states for a Transportation Senior Supervisor?

Transportation Senior Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Transportation Senior Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $97,035, California $96,667, Massachusetts $95,379. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Transportation Senior Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Transportation Senior Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Transportation Senior Manager: $141,998; Senior Transportation Engineer: $105,901; Engineer, Senior - Transportation: $105,900; Transportation Engineer III: $105,823; Transportation & Distribution Senior Supervisor: $87,700.

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Transportation Senior Supervisor Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Transportation Senior Supervisor make in District of Columbia?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transportation Senior Supervisor in District of Columbia is $97,035 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Transportation Senior Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,065
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,568 to $112,754
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,127

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Transportation Senior Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,754	$9,396	$2,168	$54
Average	$97,035	$8,086	$1,866	$47
25th Percentile	$85,568	$7,131	$1,646	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Senior Supervisor Salaries

A Transportation Senior 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 Transportation Senior Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transportation Senior 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:

Transportation Analyst IV (7+ years): $129,803
Transportation Supervisor (7+ years): $82,517
Transportation Senior Supervisor (7+ years): $97,035
Transportation Manager (7+ years): $114,426
Transportation Senior Manager (7+ years): $157,220

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Transportation Analyst IV	7+ years	$129,803
Transportation Supervisor	7+ years	$82,517
Transportation Senior Supervisor	7+ years	$97,035
Transportation Manager	7+ years	$114,426
Transportation Senior Manager	7+ years	$157,220

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How Do Transportation Senior 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 Transportation Senior Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,035.
California: $96,667.
Massachusetts: $95,379.

District of Columbia $97,035 California $96,667 Massachusetts $95,379 Washington $95,028 New Jersey $94,993 Alaska $94,870 Connecticut $93,661 New York $93,170

Hawaii $91,601 Rhode Island $90,865 Maryland $90,366 Minnesota $89,682 Colorado $89,419 Illinois $89,331 Oregon $88,998 Delaware $88,753

New Hampshire $88,599 Virginia $88,253 Pennsylvania $87,246 Nevada $86,737 North Dakota $86,571 Michigan $86,308 Wisconsin $86,211 Vermont $86,019

Texas $85,484 Maine $85,449 Arizona $85,396 Ohio $85,335 Georgia $84,529 Indiana $84,126 Wyoming $84,047 Utah $83,924

Iowa $83,871 Kansas $83,451 Louisiana $83,328 North Carolina $83,284 Missouri $83,267 Florida $82,925 Montana $82,741 Nebraska $82,566

Kentucky $82,469 South Carolina $82,119 Tennessee $81,900 Idaho $81,812 New Mexico $81,172 Oklahoma $81,032 Alabama $80,515 South Dakota $79,647

Arkansas $79,174 West Virginia $78,920 Mississippi $78,157

Top Paying Cities for Transportation Senior 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:

Parcel Return Service: $96,508
Washington: $96,509
Naval Anacost Annex: $96,505

Parcel Return Service, DC $96,508 Washington, DC $96,509 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $96,505 Washington Navy Yard, DC $96,508

Transportation Senior Supervisor Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Transportation Senior Supervisor salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $108,533. While startup companies pay approximate $91,786.

Transportation Senior Supervisor Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$91,786
Growth Stage	51~500	$97,078
Established	501~5000	$104,809
Enterprise	5000+	$108,533

Transportation Senior Supervisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Transportation Senior Supervisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Transportation Senior Supervisor positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Transportation Senior Supervisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Transportation Senior Supervisor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$145,553	$70.0	50%
Pharmaceuticals	$135,849	$65.0	40%
Internet	$126,146	$61.0	30%
Financial Services	$116,442	$56.0	20%
Biotechnology	$106,739	$51.0	10%

Transportation Senior Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation Senior 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.

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$85,568

Average $97,035/year

$112,754

$7,131

Average $8,086/month

$9,396

$1,646

Average $1,866/week

$2,168

$41

Average $47/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,754	$9,396	$2,168	$54
Average	$97,035	$8,086	$1,866	$47
25th Percentile	$85,568	$7,131	$1,646	$41

Transportation Senior Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Transportation Senior Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Transportation Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $114,426 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

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