First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary by State
Also called: Production Supervisors
The national median pay for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers is $74,450 a year. By state, it ranges from $63,090 in Arkansas to $90,390 in Wyoming.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,130
- 25th percentile
- $58,630
- Median
- $74,450
- 75th percentile
- $91,680
- Top 10%
- $108,750
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 673,430 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $90,390 | +21% | $48,710 | $142,980 | 1,470 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $83,150 | +12% | $49,660 | $123,060 | 9,150 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $81,650 | +10% | $48,080 | $133,180 | 2,660 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $81,110 | +9% | $48,560 | $124,370 | 15,040 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $80,030 | +7% | $52,670 | $139,690 | 350 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $79,920 | +7% | $52,530 | $114,800 | 12,390 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $79,310 | +7% | $52,800 | $118,100 | 3,000 |
| 8 | Washington | $79,310 | +7% | $55,020 | $122,830 | 14,500 |
| 9 | Delaware | $79,100 | +6% | $54,120 | $123,100 | 1,450 |
| 10 | Maine | $78,970 | +6% | $48,340 | $106,130 | 2,970 |
| 11 | Colorado | $78,890 | +6% | $50,890 | $127,960 | 9,580 |
| 12 | New York | $78,580 | +6% | $50,400 | $118,680 | 20,830 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $78,550 | +6% | $56,660 | $104,080 | 13,380 |
| 14 | Maryland | $78,520 | +5% | $47,270 | $124,330 | 6,100 |
| 15 | Alaska | $77,960 | +5% | $42,220 | $128,010 | 1,110 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $77,520 | +4% | $46,670 | $147,440 | 9,350 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $77,500 | +4% | $49,720 | $103,440 | 14,570 |
| 18 | California | $76,840 | +3% | $47,530 | $125,440 | 48,550 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $76,350 | +3% | $52,450 | $129,200 | 1,650 |
| 20 | Vermont | $75,540 | +1% | $50,080 | $100,560 | 1,000 |
| 21 | Arizona | $75,330 | +1% | $48,860 | $104,900 | 8,720 |
| 22 | Illinois | $75,200 | +1% | $47,280 | $103,410 | 29,640 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $74,990 | +1% | $47,640 | $102,390 | 28,900 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $74,840 | +1% | $50,690 | $101,750 | 25,500 |
| 25 | Iowa | $74,750 | 0% | $48,210 | $100,000 | 10,130 |
| 26 | Kansas | $74,480 | 0% | $49,290 | $104,450 | 7,980 |
| 27 | Virginia | $74,150 | 0% | $45,210 | $108,780 | 13,530 |
| 28 | Indiana | $73,950 | −1% | $48,110 | $101,540 | 26,870 |
| 29 | Oregon | $73,580 | −1% | $49,790 | $102,190 | 8,180 |
| 30 | Missouri | $73,210 | −2% | $46,230 | $99,020 | 15,430 |
| 31 | Alabama | $73,060 | −2% | $45,340 | $111,540 | 20,670 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $73,040 | −2% | $55,120 | $94,760 | 1,930 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $72,490 | −3% | $45,560 | $104,810 | 13,820 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $72,200 | −3% | $48,870 | $100,770 | 6,040 |
| 35 | Michigan | $72,170 | −3% | $47,330 | $101,770 | 26,650 |
| 36 | Ohio | $72,160 | −3% | $48,320 | $99,960 | 31,980 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $71,990 | −3% | $46,640 | $125,620 | 1,500 |
| 38 | Utah | $71,220 | −4% | $47,620 | $106,720 | 9,040 |
| 39 | Idaho | $70,890 | −5% | $48,020 | $102,900 | 3,900 |
| 40 | Texas | $70,140 | −6% | $43,360 | $115,230 | 58,930 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $70,000 | −6% | $44,450 | $114,520 | 9,570 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $69,640 | −6% | $45,960 | $101,030 | 22,240 |
| 43 | Georgia | $69,170 | −7% | $45,680 | $102,960 | 26,190 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $68,990 | −7% | $45,970 | $118,510 | 3,120 |
| 45 | Montana | $68,760 | −8% | $45,820 | $108,800 | 1,860 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $68,720 | −8% | $44,990 | $107,060 | 8,230 |
| 47 | Nevada | $68,270 | −8% | $45,200 | $104,360 | 3,600 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $65,310 | −12% | $44,070 | $103,710 | 18,960 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $64,640 | −13% | $41,600 | $126,870 | 2,520 |
| 50 | Florida | $63,950 | −14% | $44,140 | $105,400 | 27,710 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $63,090 | −15% | $43,180 | $106,600 | 11,000 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary questions
Which state pays first-line supervisors of production and operating workers the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $90,390 a year (+21% vs. the national median of $74,450). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of production and operating workers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $63,090 a year (−15% vs. national).
Where do most first-line supervisors of production and operating workers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 58,930, with a median of $70,140.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.