How Much Does a Warehouse Supervisor Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$62,890
Warehouse supervisors in the U.S. earn a median of $62,890 a year, or $30.23 an hour. Half of warehouse supervisors earn more than $62,890 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $96,150.
Pay percentiles for warehouse supervisors
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20.85 | $43,360 |
| 25th | $24.07 | $50,070 |
| 50th (median) | $30.23 | $62,890 |
| 75th | $37.58 | $78,160 |
| 90th | $46.23 | $96,150 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (SOC 53-1047). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for warehouse supervisors
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $74,250 | $35.70 | +18% |
| Maryland | $74,070 | $35.61 | +18% |
| Rhode Island | $72,750 | $34.98 | +16% |
| Wyoming | $70,590 | $33.94 | +12% |
| Minnesota | $68,430 | $32.90 | +9% |
| New Jersey | $67,980 | $32.68 | +8% |
| New York | $67,300 | $32.36 | +7% |
| Massachusetts | $65,570 | $31.52 | +4% |
| California | $65,550 | $31.51 | +4% |
| Connecticut | $65,440 | $31.46 | +4% |
| United States | $62,890 | $30.23 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many warehouse supervisors are there?
BLS counts about 623,640 warehouse supervisors employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors”. The most jobs are in California (67,920), Texas (60,700) and Florida (34,650).
The mean (average) annual wage is $66,860, higher than the median of $62,890.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,241
- Biweekly
- $2,419
- Weekly
- $1,209
- Daily (8 hours)
- $242
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do warehouse supervisors make an hour?
The median hourly wage for warehouse supervisors is $30.23. The middle 50% earn between $24.07 and $37.58 an hour.
Which state pays warehouse supervisors the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for warehouse supervisors at $74,250, +18% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for warehouse supervisors?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of warehouse supervisors earn less than $43,360 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.