First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $71,860 +0.9% vs national

Median hourly $34.55

10th percentile $46,920

90th percentile $124,570

Employed locally 550

National median $71,190

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Santa Maria, CA

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$46,920

25th

$56,800

50th (median)

$71,860

75th

$95,980

90th

$124,570

Santa Maria economic context

Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $95,977 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 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
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$88,990
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

Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

Occupation	Median salary
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$46,190
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$58,240
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$39,150
Bakers	$38,930
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$49,990
Production Workers, All Other	$37,610

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Santa Maria, CA is $34.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.48 or more per hour.

Is Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria, CA is 0.9% 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 Santa Maria?

Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,920 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,800.