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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in Iowa

The median pay for a aircraft cargo handling supervisors in Iowa is $45,710/year ($21.98/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $104K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$46K
Median annual
$21.98/hr
Hourly rate
$43K
Entry level (10th %)
$104K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $46K get you in Iowa?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,049/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,064/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$51,440/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,985/mo

About aircraft cargo handling supervisors

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 10,160
Iowa employed: 70
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Iowa

Bar chart showing Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $42,510, 25th percentile $44,230, median $45,710, 75th percentile $82,750, 90th percentile $104,270. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$43K25th$44KMedian$46K75th$83K90th$104K
Bar chart showing Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $42,510, 25th percentile $44,230, median $45,710, 75th percentile $82,750, 90th percentile $104,270. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level aircraft cargo handling supervisors (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $104K or more, a $62K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do aircraft cargo handling supervisors make in Iowa?

The median is $45,710 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,510, and experienced aircraft cargo handling supervisors can clear $104,270. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $46K enough to live in Iowa?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,049/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 34.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a aircraft cargo handling supervisors salary go in Iowa?

Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median aircraft cargo handling supervisors salary is worth about $51,440 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do aircraft cargo handling supervisors get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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