First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$70,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.72
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $74,450
State Rank
#40 of 51
58,930 employed here

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers make in Texas?

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Texas take home a median of $70,140 annually — roughly $33.72 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $74,450.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $43,360 while the top 10% make $115,230 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,990 and $90,160 a year.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,360$20.85
25th percentile (early career)$51,990$25.00
50th percentile (median)$70,140$33.72
75th percentile (experienced)$90,160$43.35
90th percentile (top earners)$115,230$55.40

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Wyoming$90,390
2Connecticut$83,150
3Rhode Island$81,650
4New Jersey$81,110
5District of Columbia$80,030

Working as First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Texas

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 Texas pay ($70,140) 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 Texas?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in Texas is $70,140 per year, or about $33.72 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,360 at the entry level to $115,230 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers about 6% less than the national median of $74,450. Texas ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $70,140 a year. About 58,930 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.