First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $88,990 +25% vs national
Median hourly $42.79
10th percentile $58,030
90th percentile $150,680
Employed locally 2,700
National median $71,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,030
    25th
    $72,970
    50th (median)
    $88,990
    75th
    $115,950
    90th
    $150,680

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary vs area income 57% Median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary is 43% 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
    El Centro, CA $83,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,130
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $82,190
    Paducah, KY-IL $79,920
    Vallejo, CA $79,570
    Yuba City, CA $79,180

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $59,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in San Jose, CA is $42.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.10 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 San Jose, CA is 25% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $58,030 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,970.