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First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers Salary

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn a median $74,450 a year nationally. Production Occupations

U.S. median
$74,450
$35.79 per hour
Range
$47,130 – $108,750
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
673,430
across the U.S.
▲4.6%
Pay trend: The median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in the U.S. rose from $71,190 (May 2024) to $74,450 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.2%.

What first-line supervisors of production and operating workers do

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Job outlook, 2025–35
+1.8% (slower than average)
Openings per year
61,000

Employment of first-line supervisors of production and operating workers is projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 61,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$61,206
per year · effective tax rate 17.8%
$5,100Monthly
$2,550Twice a month
$2,354Every 2 weeks
$29.43Hourly
  • Federal income tax$7,549
  • Social Security (6.2%)$4,616
  • Medicare (1.45%)$1,080
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$61,206

Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$47,130$22.66$40,049
25th percentile$58,630$28.19$49,289
Median (50th)$74,450$35.79$61,206
75th percentile$91,680$44.08$73,327
90th percentile (top earners)$108,750$52.28$85,336

Best cities for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers (after tax & cost of living)

#Metro areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1Spartanburg, SC$92,070$69,234$76,0392,380
2Kansas City, MO$77,080$60,370$65,2354,460
3Birmingham, AL$75,760$58,604$63,9483,450
4Cincinnati, OH$75,880$60,907$63,8645,930
5Pittsburgh, PA$76,690$60,427$63,8284,830
6Greenville, SC$76,650$59,311$63,5982,810
7Cleveland, OH$74,110$59,711$63,5745,970
8Louisville, KY$75,010$59,092$63,4894,180
9Hartford, CT$84,160$64,983$63,2463,880
10Tulsa, OK$71,260$56,300$63,1073,280
11Indianapolis, IN$76,080$60,137$62,8425,670
12Houston, TX$75,330$61,825$62,68415,270
13Columbus, OH$74,090$59,697$62,5303,790
14Virginia Beach, VA$79,620$61,079$62,3632,510
15St. Louis, MO$75,210$59,143$62,1985,920
16San Antonio, TX$70,500$58,427$61,6863,780
17Milwaukee, WI$75,660$59,427$61,3056,230
18Philadelphia, PA$79,520$62,331$60,7799,460
19Providence, RI$78,680$61,848$60,7703,990
20Nashville, TN$70,470$58,406$60,6264,600
21San Jose, CA$89,970$66,817$60,5102,440
22Austin, TX$71,470$59,109$60,2753,410
23Charlotte, NC$74,080$58,498$60,0925,910
24Oklahoma City, OK$68,180$54,272$60,0302,510
25Memphis, TN$65,990$55,203$59,8872,910

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
Wyoming $90,390+2.6%$72,419 $48,710 – $142,9801,470
Connecticut $83,150+0.4%$64,328 $49,660 – $123,0609,150
Rhode Island $81,650+0.8%$63,826 $48,080 – $133,1802,660
New Jersey $81,110+2.2%$62,914 $48,560 – $124,37015,040
District of Columbia $80,030+6.8%$61,297 $52,670 – $139,690350
Massachusetts $79,920+3.8%$61,278 $52,530 – $114,80012,390
New Hampshire $79,310+2.0%$64,625 $52,800 – $118,1003,000
Washington $79,310+3.7%$64,625 $55,020 – $122,83014,500
Delaware $79,100+2.2%$60,597 $54,120 – $123,1001,450
Maine $78,970+3.6%$60,235 $48,340 – $106,1302,970
Colorado $78,890+0.6%$61,566 $50,890 – $127,9609,580
New York $78,580+1.8%$60,465 $50,400 – $118,68020,830
Minnesota $78,550+0.5%$60,272 $56,660 – $104,08013,380
Maryland $78,520+6.4%$60,703 $47,270 – $124,3306,100
Alaska $77,960+0.3%$63,675 $42,220 – $128,0101,110
Louisiana $77,520+1.1%$61,426 $46,670 – $147,4409,350
South Carolina $77,500+3.4%$59,858 $49,720 – $103,44014,570
California $76,840+2.1%$58,953 $47,530 – $125,44048,550
North Dakota $76,350+3.6%$62,313 $52,450 – $129,2001,650
Vermont $75,540+5.5%$59,447 $50,080 – $100,5601,000
Arizona $75,330+3.2%$60,150 $48,860 – $104,9008,720
Illinois $75,200+7.5%$58,156 $47,280 – $103,41029,640
Pennsylvania $74,990+2.7%$59,283 $47,640 – $102,39028,900
Wisconsin $74,840+1.0%$58,894 $50,690 – $101,75025,500
Iowa $74,750+5.1%$59,228 $48,210 – $100,00010,130
Kansas $74,480+2.7%$57,870 $49,290 – $104,4507,980
Virginia $74,150+2.5%$57,545 $45,210 – $108,78013,530
Indiana $73,950+10.4%$58,702 $48,110 – $101,54026,870
Oregon $73,580+10.2%$54,985 $49,790 – $102,1908,180
Missouri $73,210+2.0%$57,830 $46,230 – $99,02015,430
Alabama $73,060+8.7%$56,840 $45,340 – $111,54020,670
South Dakota $73,040+2.9%$60,214 $55,120 – $94,7601,930
Kentucky $72,490+3.7%$57,407 $45,560 – $104,81013,820
Nebraska $72,200+4.8%$57,217 $48,870 – $100,7706,040
Michigan $72,170+7.0%$56,785 $47,330 – $101,77026,650
Ohio $72,160+6.1%$58,393 $48,320 – $99,96031,980
Hawaii $71,990+13.5%$55,534 $46,640 – $125,6201,500
Utah $71,220+6.2%$56,694 $47,620 – $106,7209,040
Idaho $70,890+13.4%$56,052 $48,020 – $102,9003,900
Texas $70,140+7.6%$58,173 $43,360 – $115,23058,930
Oklahoma $70,000+5.1%$55,471 $44,450 – $114,5209,570
North Carolina $69,640+4.5%$55,552 $45,960 – $101,03022,240
Georgia $69,170+4.4%$54,524 $45,680 – $102,96026,190
West Virginia $68,990+1.8%$54,974 $45,970 – $118,5103,120
Montana $68,760+5.6%$54,679 $45,820 – $108,8001,860
Mississippi $68,720+6.5%$55,158 $44,990 – $107,0608,230
Nevada $68,270+6.0%$56,858 $45,200 – $104,3603,600
Tennessee $65,310+3.4%$54,657 $44,070 – $103,71018,960
New Mexico $64,640+4.7%$52,246 $41,600 – $126,8702,520
Florida $63,950+4.1%$53,564 $44,140 – $105,40027,710
Arkansas $63,090+3.2%$50,625 $43,180 – $106,60011,000

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JobMedian salaryEducationGrowth 2025–35
Chemical Plant and System Operator$78,120High school diploma or equivalent-5.2%
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,620High school diploma or equivalent+3.1%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,120Postsecondary nondegree award+5.9%
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$65,380High school diploma or equivalent-5.6%
Tool and Die Maker$64,050Postsecondary nondegree award-9.2%
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$63,870High school diploma or equivalent-3.4%
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$63,340High school diploma or equivalent-17.3%
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker$62,750High school diploma or equivalent-15.0%
Timing Device Assembler and Adjuster$62,620High school diploma or equivalent-6.1%
Plant and System Operators, All Other$62,470High school diploma or equivalent+2.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisor of production and operating workers make?

The national median salary for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers is $74,450 a year ($35.79 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,130 and the top 10% earn over $108,750. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays first-line supervisors of production and operating workers the most?

Wyoming has the highest median pay at $90,390. After taxes and local prices, Spartanburg, SC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.

How many first-line supervisors of production and operating workers are there in the U.S.?

About 673,430 people work as first-line supervisors of production and operating workers nationwide.

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