First-Line Supervisor of Helper, Laborers, and Material Mover Salary in Sector of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The salary statistics of first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare first-line supervisor of helper, laborers, and material mover salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Average Annual Salary of First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$30,100
25th Percentile Wage
$37,540
50th Percentile Wage
$48,710
75th Percentile Wage
$62,050
90th Percentile Wage
$79,130

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers is $79,130. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers is $30,100.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$48,710
0.84% 2.89%
2015
$48,300
-1.74% -
2014
$49,140
3.28% -
2013
$47,530
0.48% -
2012
$47,300
- -

Compare First-Line Supervisor of Helper, Laborers, and Material Mover Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers in twelve industries in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for first-line supervisor of helper, laborers, and material mover occupations is the scientific research and development services industry with an annual salary $65,290. The lowest paying industry is the management, scientific, and technical consulting services industry (annual salary $46,530). For detailed first-line supervisor of helper, laborers, and material mover salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.

Industry Name Median Annual Salary
Scientific Research and Development Services
$65,290
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$65,290
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$59,500
Engineering Services
$52,740
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$51,300
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$51,080
Specialized Design Services
$50,720
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$49,350
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$48,710
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$48,630
Testing Laboratories
$47,560
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$46,530

Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].