First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $62,710 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $41,350
90th percentile $93,700
Employed locally 830
National median $71,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,350
    25th
    $49,810
    50th (median)
    $62,710
    75th
    $75,710
    90th
    $93,700

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary vs area income 98% Median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary is 2% 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
    Midland, TX $82,070
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $79,260
    Corpus Christi, TX $77,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $72,530
    Odessa, TX $70,650
    Amarillo, TX $70,080

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Waco, TX is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.41 or more per hour.

    Is Waco 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 Waco, TX is 11.9% below 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 Waco?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,350 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,810.