First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary (2025)
Based on 673,430 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $47,130 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $58,630 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $74,450 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $91,680 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $108,750 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$47K
25th
$59K
Median
$74K
75th
$92K
90th
$109K
Highest Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | $95,100 |
| District of Columbia | $87,500 |
| Louisiana | $87,340 |
| Connecticut | $85,810 |
| Rhode Island | $85,280 |
| New Jersey | $84,850 |
| Colorado | $84,740 |
| Delaware | $84,350 |
| Washington | $84,000 |
| New Hampshire | $83,350 |
Geographic Salary Variation
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Wyoming at an average of $95,100 per year, while New Hampshire has an average of $83,350 — a difference of $11,750. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 673,430 workers were employed as First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $76,600 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-1011