First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,880 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.11
10th percentile $46,700
90th percentile $103,220
Employed locally 1,190
National median $71,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,700
    25th
    $56,280
    50th (median)
    $68,880
    75th
    $81,700
    90th
    $103,220

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

    Metro areaMedian 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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,080
    Food Batchmakers$38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,420
    Machinists$46,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Northwest Illinois is $33.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.80 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois 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 Northwest Illinois is 3.2% below 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,700 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,280.