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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $75,670 +6.3% vs national

Median hourly $36.38

10th percentile $53,330

90th percentile $98,580

Employed locally 1,620

National median $71,190

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Reading, PA

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$53,330

25th

$65,470

50th (median)

$75,670

75th

$82,690

90th

$98,580

Reading economic context

Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary vs area income 97% Median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary is 3% 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

Occupation	Median salary
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$42,050
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$51,460
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$52,520
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$41,230
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$52,590
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$52,710

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Reading, PA is $36.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.63 or more per hour.

Is Reading 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 Reading, PA is 6.3% 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 Reading?

Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $53,330 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,470.