What are the main factors that influence a Materials Handling Supervisor's salary?

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

How does experience change A Materials Handling Supervisor's salary?

A Materials Handling Supervisor's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,318 for beginners, reaching about $76,188 at mid-level, and approach $80,291 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Materials Handling Supervisor?

Materials Handling Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Materials Handling Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $85,036, California $84,714, Massachusetts $83,585. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Materials Handling Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Materials Handling Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Materials Handling Technician: $103,846; Materials Distribution Supervisor: $86,800; Materials Supervisor: $86,780; Materials Load Planning Supervisor: $76,900; Supervisor of Material Handling: $76,810.

Materials Handling Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Materials Handling Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Materials Handling Supervisor in Delaware is $77,955 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,304
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,456 to $88,606
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,719

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Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,606	$7,384	$1,704	$43
Average	$77,955	$6,496	$1,499	$37
25th Percentile	$69,456	$5,788	$1,336	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries

A Materials Handling 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 Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Materials Handling 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): $74,318
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,749
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,188
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,915
Expert (over 8 years): $80,291

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Materials Handling Supervisor	$74,318
Intermediate Level Materials Handling Supervisor	$74,749
Senior Level Materials Handling Supervisor	$76,188
Specialist Level Materials Handling Supervisor	$77,915
Expert Level Materials Handling Supervisor	$80,291

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

District of Columbia: $85,036.
California: $84,714.
Massachusetts: $83,585.

District of Columbia $85,036 California $84,714 Massachusetts $83,585 Washington $83,277 New Jersey $83,247 Alaska $83,139 Connecticut $82,079 New York $81,649

Hawaii $80,274 Rhode Island $79,629 Maryland $79,192 Minnesota $78,593 Colorado $78,362 Illinois $78,285 Oregon $77,993 Delaware $77,778

New Hampshire $77,643 Virginia $77,341 Pennsylvania $76,457 Nevada $76,012 North Dakota $75,866 Michigan $75,636 Wisconsin $75,551 Vermont $75,382

Texas $74,914 Maine $74,883 Arizona $74,837 Ohio $74,783 Georgia $74,076 Indiana $73,723 Wyoming $73,654 Utah $73,547

Iowa $73,500 Kansas $73,132 Louisiana $73,024 North Carolina $72,986 Missouri $72,971 Florida $72,671 Montana $72,510 Nebraska $72,356

Kentucky $72,272 South Carolina $71,964 Tennessee $71,772 Idaho $71,696 New Mexico $71,135 Oklahoma $71,012 Alabama $70,559 South Dakota $69,799

Arkansas $69,384 West Virginia $69,161 Mississippi $68,493

Top Paying Cities for Materials Handling 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:

Lincoln: $80,497
Little Creek: $79,752
Magnolia: $80,082

Lincoln, DE $80,497 Little Creek, DE $79,752 Magnolia, DE $80,082 Milford, DE $80,497 Marydel, DE $79,453 Millsboro, DE $80,497 Millville, DE $81,035 Milton, DE $80,497

Nassau, DE $80,497 Ocean View, DE $81,035 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,035 Seaford, DE $79,652 Selbyville, DE $81,035 Smyrna, DE $79,361 Viola, DE $80,082 Woodside, DE $79,852

Bear, DE $78,777 Newark, DE $78,808 Claymont, DE $78,869 Delaware City, DE $78,808 Hockessin, DE $78,869 Kirkwood, DE $78,808 Middletown, DE $79,199 Montchanin, DE $78,869

New Castle, DE $78,869 Odessa, DE $79,307 Port Penn, DE $78,593 Rockland, DE $78,869 Saint Georges, DE $78,808 Townsend, DE $79,192 Winterthur, DE $78,869 Lewes, DE $80,497

Wilmington, DE $78,869 Dover, DE $79,714 Dover Afb, DE $79,898 Bethany Beach, DE $81,035 Bethel, DE $79,652 Bridgeville, DE $80,497 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,798 Cheswold, DE $79,530

Clayton, DE $79,330 Dagsboro, DE $81,035 Delmar, DE $79,652 Ellendale, DE $80,497 Felton, DE $80,497 Fenwick Island, DE $81,035 Frankford, DE $81,035 Frederica, DE $80,497

Georgetown, DE $80,497 Greenwood, DE $80,497 Harbeson, DE $80,497 Harrington, DE $80,497 Hartly, DE $79,291 Houston, DE $80,497 Kenton, DE $79,330 Laurel, DE $79,652

Yorklyn, DE $78,869

Materials Handling Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Materials Handling 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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$69,456

Average $77,955/year

$88,606

$5,788

Average $6,496/month

$7,384

$1,336

Average $1,499/week

$1,704

$33

Average $37/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,606	$7,384	$1,704	$43
Average	$77,955	$6,496	$1,499	$37
25th Percentile	$69,456	$5,788	$1,336	$33

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