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Transportation Supervisor Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$29.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,322/year ($4,277/month) for a single filer
Transportation Supervisor pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,290 Transportation Supervisor jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 53-1047, “First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Transportation Supervisor salary of $61,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $51,322 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,159 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,679 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,322 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,277 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transportation Supervisor make in Tennessee?
- The median Transportation Supervisor salary in Tennessee is $61,160 per year ($29.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,420 and $78,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transportation Supervisor in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $61,160, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $51,322 per year ($4,277 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Transportation Supervisor jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 17,290 Transportation Supervisor jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.