First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,400 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.29
10th percentile $49,490
90th percentile $96,600
Employed locally 2,500
National median $71,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,490
    25th
    $60,750
    50th (median)
    $73,400
    75th
    $79,840
    90th
    $96,600

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,300
    Food Batchmakers$46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,170
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in South Central Wisconsin is $35.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.67 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin 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 South Central Wisconsin is 3.1% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,490 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,750.