First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $71,670 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.46
10th percentile $43,220
90th percentile $108,950
Employed locally 1,650
National median $71,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,220
    25th
    $55,030
    50th (median)
    $71,670
    75th
    $87,500
    90th
    $108,950

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary vs area income 75% Median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    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

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,130
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $79,480
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,010
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,560
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $77,310
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,160

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,640
    Production Workers, All Other$39,140
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,490
    Bakers$35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Raleigh, NC is $34.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.13 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC is 0.7% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,220 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,030.