First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for first-line supervisors of production and operating workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Wyoming$95,100
- District of Columbia$87,500
- Louisiana$87,340
- Connecticut$85,810
- Rhode Island$85,280
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$69,930
- Florida$71,290
- Tennessee$71,330
- North Carolina$72,480
- Nevada$73,190
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $95,100 | $90,390 | $46 | +24.2% | 1,470 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $87,500 | $80,030 | $42 | +14.2% | 350 |
| 3 | Louisiana | $87,340 | $77,520 | $42 | +14% | 9,350 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $85,810 | $83,150 | $41 | +12% | 9,150 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $85,280 | $81,650 | $41 | +11.3% | 2,660 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $84,850 | $81,110 | $41 | +10.8% | 15,040 |
| 7 | Colorado | $84,740 | $78,890 | $41 | +10.6% | 9,580 |
| 8 | Delaware | $84,350 | $79,100 | $41 | +10.1% | 1,450 |
| 9 | Washington | $84,000 | $79,310 | $40 | +9.7% | 14,500 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $83,350 | $79,310 | $40 | +8.8% | 3,000 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $83,140 | $79,920 | $40 | +8.5% | 12,390 |
| 12 | Maryland | $82,370 | $78,520 | $40 | +7.5% | 6,100 |
| 13 | New York | $82,260 | $78,580 | $40 | +7.4% | 20,830 |
| 14 | Alaska | $82,100 | $77,960 | $39 | +7.2% | 1,110 |
| 15 | California | $82,000 | $76,840 | $39 | +7% | 48,550 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $80,420 | $76,350 | $39 | +5% | 1,650 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $80,340 | $78,550 | $39 | +4.9% | 13,380 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $79,250 | $71,990 | $38 | +3.5% | 1,500 |
| 19 | Maine | $78,290 | $78,970 | $38 | +2.2% | 2,970 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $78,250 | $77,500 | $38 | +2.2% | 14,570 |
| 21 | Arizona | $77,690 | $75,330 | $37 | +1.4% | 8,720 |
| 22 | Kansas | $76,420 | $74,480 | $37 | -0.2% | 7,980 |
| 23 | Illinois | $76,340 | $75,200 | $37 | -0.3% | 29,640 |
| 24 | Virginia | $76,310 | $74,150 | $37 | -0.4% | 13,530 |
| 25 | Alabama | $76,100 | $73,060 | $37 | -0.7% | 20,670 |
| 26 | Vermont | $75,640 | $75,540 | $36 | -1.3% | 1,000 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $75,510 | $74,840 | $36 | -1.4% | 25,500 |
| 28 | Oregon | $75,270 | $73,580 | $36 | -1.7% | 8,180 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $75,250 | $74,990 | $36 | -1.8% | 28,900 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $75,160 | $68,990 | $36 | -1.9% | 3,120 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $74,710 | $72,490 | $36 | -2.5% | 13,820 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $74,690 | $70,000 | $36 | -2.5% | 9,570 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $74,660 | $64,640 | $36 | -2.5% | 2,520 |
| 34 | Utah | $74,620 | $71,220 | $36 | -2.6% | 9,040 |
| 35 | Texas | $74,590 | $70,140 | $36 | -2.6% | 58,930 |
| 36 | Indiana | $74,450 | $73,950 | $36 | -2.8% | 26,870 |
| 37 | Iowa | $74,190 | $74,750 | $36 | -3.1% | 10,130 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $73,980 | $68,720 | $36 | -3.4% | 8,230 |
| 39 | Idaho | $73,890 | $70,890 | $36 | -3.5% | 3,900 |
| 40 | Montana | $73,880 | $68,760 | $36 | -3.6% | 1,860 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $73,780 | $72,200 | $35 | -3.7% | 6,040 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $73,610 | $73,040 | $35 | -3.9% | 1,930 |
| 43 | Michigan | $73,570 | $72,170 | $35 | -4% | 26,650 |
| 44 | Missouri | $73,400 | $73,210 | $35 | -4.2% | 15,430 |
| 45 | Ohio | $73,300 | $72,160 | $35 | -4.3% | 31,980 |
| 46 | Georgia | $73,260 | $69,170 | $35 | -4.4% | 26,190 |
| 47 | Nevada | $73,190 | $68,270 | $35 | -4.5% | 3,600 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $72,480 | $69,640 | $35 | -5.4% | 22,240 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $71,330 | $65,310 | $34 | -6.9% | 18,960 |
| 50 | Florida | $71,290 | $63,950 | $34 | -6.9% | 27,710 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $69,930 | $63,090 | $34 | -8.7% | 11,000 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $115,340 | $106,970 | 500 |
| 2 | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $105,690 | $107,590 | 1,000 |
| 3 | Lexington Park, MD | $99,980 | $100,730 | 130 |
| 4 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $98,370 | $99,330 | 560 |
| 5 | Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $96,670 | $96,770 | 510 |
| 6 | Baton Rouge, LA | $95,810 | $105,960 | 2,270 |
| 7 | Lake Charles, LA | $92,560 | $100,470 | 750 |
| 8 | Spartanburg, SC | $92,070 | $83,050 | 2,380 |
| 9 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $91,500 | $94,350 | 5,050 |
| 10 | Decatur, IL | $91,450 | $88,290 | 350 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing first-line supervisors of production and operating workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $155,320 | $150,850 | 1,410 |
| 2 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $136,270 | $136,730 | 5,740 |
| 3 | Performing Arts Companies | $134,930 | $117,350 | — |
| 4 | Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $134,930 | $119,190 | — |
| 5 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $133,000 | $133,570 | 330 |
| 6 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $132,590 | $135,730 | 220 |
| 7 | Motion Picture and Video Industries | $132,590 | $136,920 | 210 |
| 8 | Other Pipeline Transportation | $131,940 | $132,000 | 190 |
| 9 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $130,650 | $134,300 | 2,330 |
| 10 | Natural Gas Distribution | $130,380 | $130,860 | 2,260 |
| 11 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $130,260 | $127,350 | 260 |
| 12 | Utilities | $127,990 | $123,830 | 10,480 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make in the U.S.?
The median first-line supervisors of production and operating workers salary in the United States is $74,450 per year (mean $76,600), and about 80% earn between $47,130 and $108,750.
How much do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make per hour?
Roughly $37 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $76,600 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of production and operating workers the most?
Wyoming has the highest average pay for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers at $95,100 per year (median $90,390).
What is the job outlook for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers?
Employment is projected to change +1.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 67,700 openings per year.