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Best Cities for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisorss by Take-Home Pay

The cities that pay Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisorss the most on paper aren't usually the best deals once rent and prices are factored in. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks first with a COL-adjusted equivalent of $85,309/year, better purchasing power than Washington-Arlington-Alexandria's higher nominal pay of $89,480. The table below uses BLS OEWS May 2024 salary data and BEA Regional Price Parities.

Highest nominal pay

#1 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$89,480
#2 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$85,360
#3 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$82,490

Best purchasing power

#1 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$85,309
#2 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$82,182
#3 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$81,335

Top 25 metros by purchasing power

Ranked by COL-adjusted salary. Metros with fewer than 100 employed aircraft cargo handling supervisorss excluded.

Rank
Metro
Nominal
COL-adj.
#1
$85,360
$85,309
#2
$89,480
$82,182
#3
$82,490
$81,335
#4
$75,170
$72,917
#5
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
30% rent burden
$74,230
$71,845
#6
$76,240
$71,473
#7
$68,840
$68,689
#8
$72,590
$64,876
#9
$68,710
$63,462
#10
$71,250
$61,630
#11
Urban Honolulu
47% rent burden
$67,080
$60,454
#12
$68,250
$59,785
#13
$61,110
$59,590
#14
$59,690
$57,621
#15
$64,000
$56,859
#16
$63,700
$56,089
#17
$49,820
$50,512
#18
$52,480
$50,067
#19
$47,960
$45,058

COL-adjusted = nominal salary divided by (BEA RPP divided by 100). Rent burden = annual 2BR FMR as % of nominal salary. Sources: BLS OEWS May 2024, BEA Regional Price Parities, HUD Fair Market Rents.

Common questions

What does "COL-adjusted pay" mean for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisorss?

COL-adjusted pay divides the BLS median salary by the BEA Regional Price Parity index (100 = national average). A salary of $89,480 in a city with RPP 120 has the same purchasing power as $74,567 at national average prices.

Why doesn't New York or San Francisco top this list?

Both cities pay above-average salaries, but rent and everyday costs eat most of that premium. A aircraft cargo handling supervisors in New York might earn 30% more but pay 60-80% more in rent. The net result is often less purchasing power than mid-cost metros.

How is purchasing power calculated?

Purchasing power equals nominal median salary divided by (BEA RPP divided by 100). BEA's Regional Price Parities measure relative price levels across metro areas, updated annually from the National Income and Product Accounts.

What's the most affordable metro for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisorss?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell has one of the lowest rent burdens for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisorss in this dataset. HUD FMR for a 2-bedroom is $1,820/month, with a median salary of $85,360.

Where do Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisorss get paid the most in nominal terms?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria pays the highest nominal median salary at $89,480/year, per BLS OEWS May 2024. But check the COL-adjusted column before accepting any relocation offer.

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