Career Profile

First-Line Supervisor of Production & Operating Worker

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $60,400
This is the median salary for this occupation.

Production & Operating Worker Supervisors directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers.

General Information

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. Excludes team or work leaders.

First-Line Supervisor of Production & Operating Worker

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

195

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 195 openings per year are projected for First-Line Supervisor of Production & Operating Worker.

+16.1%

Employment Change

Employment for First-Line Supervisor of Production & Operating Worker is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.1% between 2025 and 2030.

$29.03

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $29.03/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.64, while experienced workers are paid $38.07. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 1,463 First-Line Supervisor of Production & Operating Worker in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,699.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing First-Line Supervisor of Production & Operating Worker are All Other Industries, Grocery and Convenience Retailers, and Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for First-Line Supervisor of Production & Operating Worker include Production and Processing, Administration and Management, and Personnel and Human Resources.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for First-Line Supervisor of Production & Operating Worker is HS diploma or less. 26% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.