California Median
$76,840
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.94
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $74,450
State Rank
#18 of 51
48,550 employed here
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers make in California?
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in California take home a median of $76,840 annually — roughly $36.94 an hour — which runs 3% above the national median of $74,450.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $47,530 while the top 10% make $125,440 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $59,400 and $98,900 a year.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,530 | $22.85 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $59,400 | $28.56 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $76,840 | $36.94 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $98,900 | $47.55 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $125,440 | $60.31 |
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How California compares
California ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in other states
Wyoming $90,390Connecticut $83,150Rhode Island $81,650New Jersey $81,110District of Columbia $80,030Massachusetts $79,920New Hampshire $79,310Washington $79,310Delaware $79,100Maine $78,970Colorado $78,890New York $78,580Minnesota $78,550Maryland $78,520Alaska $77,960Louisiana $77,520South Carolina $77,500North Dakota $76,350Vermont $75,540Arizona $75,330Illinois $75,200Pennsylvania $74,990Wisconsin $74,840Iowa $74,750Kansas $74,480Virginia $74,150Indiana $73,950Oregon $73,580Missouri $73,210Alabama $73,060South Dakota $73,040Kentucky $72,490Nebraska $72,200Michigan $72,170Ohio $72,160Hawaii $71,990Utah $71,220Idaho $70,890Texas $70,140Oklahoma $70,000North Carolina $69,640Georgia $69,170West Virginia $68,990Montana $68,760Mississippi $68,720Nevada $68,270Tennessee $65,310New Mexico $64,640Florida $63,950Arkansas $63,090
Working as First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in California
Nationally, about 673,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($76,840) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers make in California?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in California is $76,840 per year, or about $36.94 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,530 at the entry level to $125,440 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers about 3% more than the national median of $74,450. California ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $76,840 a year. About 48,550 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.