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First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers, hand.

Median salary (BLS)

$62,890

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$43k – $96k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports one wage for this occupational group, which covers 2 related roles — so read the median as an approximate group figure, and the range as the truer picture for this specific title. BLS source.

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

EstimateLicense required

Cost to qualify

$100–$2,600

Time to qualify

3.1 yr

Renewal

$50/yr

  1. 1

    Registered apprenticeship (paid)

    Experience

    Earn-while-you-learn training — apprentices are paid during the program; fees are tools/books, not tuition.

    $0–$2,000 · 36 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    Journeyman exam & state/local license

    License

    Most states and municipalities test and license journeyman-level trades workers.

    $100–$600 · 1 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand

    Entry / Junior

    $43,360

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand

    Established

    $62,890

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand

    Senior

    $79,520

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • •Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
  • •Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
  • •Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
  • •Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications.

Fields of study

Any field

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