First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $76,140 +7% vs national

Median hourly $36.60

10th percentile $47,920

90th percentile $103,040

Employed locally 1,950

National median $71,190

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Allentown, PA-NJ

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$47,920

25th

$59,630

50th (median)

$76,140

75th

$87,110

90th

$103,040

Allentown economic context

Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary vs area income 92% Median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary is 8% below the area median household income

Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Metro area	Median salary
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$102,450
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$102,420
Baton Rouge, LA	$97,960
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$96,360
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$94,290
Lexington Park, MD	$91,820

Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary comparison

Metro area	Median salary
Lexington Park, MD	$91,820
Paducah, KY-IL	$79,920
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$79,230
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$78,630
Spartanburg, SC	$78,620
Napa, CA	$78,060

Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

Occupation	Median salary
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$47,080
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$47,220
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$47,460
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$43,940
Machinists	$57,370
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$53,170

Frequently asked questions

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers make per hour in Allentown?

The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Allentown, PA-NJ is $36.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.02 or more per hour.

Is Allentown above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salaries?

The median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 7% above the national median of $71,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Allentown?

Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,920 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,630.