Production and Operating Worker Supervisor Salary in 2026

    SOC: 51-1011.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $71,190
    per year
    Salary Range
    $46K – $107K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    685,140
    employed
    Job Growth
    +1.2%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Production and Operating Worker Supervisors Make?

    Production and Operating Worker Supervisors earn a median annual salary of $71,190 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $45,790 at the 10th percentile to $106,960 at the 90th percentile — a range of $61,170. The highest-paying state is Wyoming at $88,060.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$45,790
    25th percentile$56,330
    Median (50th)$71,190
    75th percentile$86,770
    90th percentile$106,960
    10th: $45,790Median: $71,19090th: $106,960
    Section 02

    Production and Operating Worker Supervisor Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Wyomingtop$88,060
    Connecticut$82,800
    Rhode Island$81,000
    New Jersey$79,350
    Colorado$78,420
    Minnesota$78,170
    Alaska$77,740
    New Hampshire$77,720
    Delaware$77,390
    New York$77,210
    Massachusetts$76,980
    Louisiana$76,710
    Washington$76,500
    Maine$76,220
    California$75,250
    South Carolina$74,950
    District of Columbia$74,930
    Wisconsin$74,110
    Maryland$73,830
    North Dakota$73,700
    Pennsylvania$73,040
    Arizona$72,960
    Kansas$72,500
    Virginia$72,330
    Missouri$71,790
    Vermont$71,580
    Iowa$71,140
    South Dakota$70,950
    Illinois$69,960
    Kentucky$69,870
    Nebraska$68,890
    Ohio$67,980
    West Virginia$67,800
    Michigan$67,450
    Alabama$67,210
    Utah$67,050
    Indiana$66,970
    Oregon$66,750
    North Carolina$66,640
    Oklahoma$66,610
    Georgia$66,260
    Texas$65,190
    Montana$65,140
    Mississippi$64,510
    Nevada$64,420
    Hawaii$63,420
    Tennessee$63,140
    Idaho$62,530
    New Mexico$61,740
    Florida$61,410
    Arkansas$61,110
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Production and Operating Worker Supervisors

    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT
    Highest paying
    $102,450
    top metro salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
    $102,420
    $-30 vs highest
    Baton Rouge, LA
    $97,960
    $-4,490 vs highest
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area
    $96,360
    $-6,090 vs highest
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area
    $94,290
    $-8,160 vs highest
    Lexington Park, MD
    $91,820
    $-10,630 vs highest
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area
    $89,980
    $-12,470 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $88,990
    $-13,460 vs highest
    Section 04

    Production and Operating Worker Supervisor Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$45,790 – $56,330
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$71,190
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$86,770
    Senior (15+ yrs)$106,960+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Production and Operating Worker Supervisor

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Production and Operating Worker Supervisors in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT earn $102,450 — $31,260 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($86,770) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Production and Operating Worker Supervisor Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Production and Operating Worker Supervisorthis career$71,190
    General and Operations Manager$102,950
    Industrial Production Manager$121,440
    Industrial Engineer$101,140
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$64,790

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 51-1011.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.