Transportation Operations Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Transportation Operations Supervisor make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transportation Operations Supervisor in the United States is $83,782 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,750
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,230 to $95,281
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,355
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Transportation Operations Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $95,281 $7,940 $1,832 $46
Average $83,782 $6,982 $1,611 $40
25th Percentile $76,230 $6,353 $1,466 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Operations Supervisor Salaries

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

  • District of Columbia: $92,763.
  • California: $92,411.
  • Massachusetts: $91,180.

Top Paying Cities for Transportation Operations 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: $105,674
  • San Francisco: $104,517
  • Oakland: $102,314

What Skills Can Increase a Transportation Operations 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 Transportation Operations 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
 $100,538
20%
Auditing
 $98,862
18%
Commitment
 $93,836
12%
Record Keeping
 $92,160
10%
Team Operations
 $92,160
10%
Interviewing
 $91,322
9%
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How Education impacts a Transportation Operations Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Transportation Operations Supervisors enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Transportation Operations Supervisor with a Associate's Degree is between $82,316 and $91,033).

Transportation Operations Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Transportation Operations Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 11.5%
Bachelors 23.1%
Masters 15.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Transportation Operations Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation Operations 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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$76,230
Average $83,782/year
$95,281
$6,353
Average $6,982/month
$7,940
$1,466
Average $1,611/week
$1,832
$37
Average $40/hour
$46
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $95,281 $7,940 $1,832 $46
Average $83,782 $6,982 $1,611 $40
25th Percentile $76,230 $6,353 $1,466 $37

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Salary Trends for Transportation Operations Supervisor

Salaries for a Transportation Operations Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,483 in 2023 to around $66,585 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Transportation Operations Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Transportation Operations Supervisor Over Time

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