Material Handler Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Material Handler Supervisor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Material Handler Supervisor in the United States is $77,713 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,778
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,645 to $87,692
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,389
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Material Handler Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $87,692 $7,308 $1,686 $42
Average $77,713 $6,476 $1,494 $37
25th Percentile $68,645 $5,720 $1,320 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Material Handler Supervisor Salaries

A Material Handler 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Material Handler Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Material Handler 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,194
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $75,572
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,831
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,342
  • Expert (over 8 years): $81,083
Levels Salary
Entry Level Material Handler Supervisor$75,194
Intermediate Level Material Handler Supervisor$75,572
Senior Level Material Handler Supervisor$76,831
Specialist Level Material Handler Supervisor$78,342
Expert Level Material Handler Supervisor$81,083
$75,194 0 yr
$75,572 < 2 yrs
$76,831 2-4 yrs
$78,342 5-8 yrs
$81,083 > 8 yrs
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How Do Material Handler 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 Material Handler Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $86,044.
  • California: $85,717.
  • Massachusetts: $84,575.

Top Paying Cities for Material Handler 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: $98,019
  • San Francisco: $97,055
  • Oakland: $94,903

What Skills Can Increase a Material Handler Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 13.99% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • ISO (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.
  • Business Operations (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets owned by a business. Assets can be either physical or intangible. An example of value derived from a physical asset, like a building, is rent. An example of value derived from an intangible asset, like an idea, is a royalty. The effort involved in "harvesting" this value is what constitutes business operations cycles.
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Leadership 13.99%
ISO 2.6%
Business Operations 1.28%
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 Material Handler Supervisor's salary.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Decision Making
 $90,924
17%
Presentation
 $85,484
10%
Collaboration
 $84,707
9%
Written Communication
 $83,930
8%
Problem Solving
 $83,930
8%
Prioritization
 $83,153
7%
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How Education impacts a Material Handler Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Material Handler Supervisors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Material Handler Supervisor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $68,816 and $73,347).

Material Handler Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Material Handler Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.4%
High School 53.6%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 2.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Material Handler Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Material Handler 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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$68,645
Average $77,713/year
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$5,720
Average $6,476/month
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Average $1,494/week
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$33
Average $37/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $87,692 $7,308 $1,686 $42
Average $77,713 $6,476 $1,494 $37
25th Percentile $68,645 $5,720 $1,320 $33

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Salary Trends for Material Handler Supervisor

Salaries for a Material Handler Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $70,851 in 2023 to around $71,070 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Material Handler Supervisor salary trends, .

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