SOC 53-1000
Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers
Risk Score
⚠️35/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥615,680
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$62K
$41K – $95K
Projected Growth
📈+3.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers face a risk score of 35/100 — 9 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $62K ($16K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 35/100, Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 615,680 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions and manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers
AI traffic management and fleet coordination
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection needs
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
Emergency situation response and quick decision-making
Navigating complex urban environments with obstacles
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 72% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 70% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 83% |