First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$52,000/yr
Typical range
$40,000 – $67,000
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand does
You'll oversee teams of laborers and material handlers, coordinating work schedules, ensuring safety, and managing productivity on job sites or in warehouses. This supervisory role is ideal for experienced workers ready to lead teams.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers — $40,240/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — $58,640/yr
- Light Truck Drivers — $44,860/yr
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