BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers in California

$82,000 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$39.42 per hour

▲ 7.0% above U.S. average15th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$82,000per year
Median$76,840per year
Hourly$39.42per hour
10th – 90th percentile$47,530 – $125,440per year

First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers Pay Range in California

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$47,530
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$59,400
  • 50th Percentile — Median$76,840
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$98,900
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$125,440

Half of First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers in California earn more than $76,840. The top 10% make $125,440 or more, while entry-level workers start around $47,530.

First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers in California: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • California ranks 15th of 51 states for First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers pay, at $82,000 per year (7.0% above the U.S. average of $76,600).
  • 48,550 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers in California — 7.2% of all U.S. First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.62: First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers jobs are less concentrated in California than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,530; the top 10% earn over $125,440.
  • Hourly equivalent: $39.42 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Wyoming at $95,100.
  • Among manufacturing jobs in California, Aircraft Structure Assemblers pays the most ($69,050).

First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers Job Market in California

Key factors affecting compensation

California's key industries are Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture, and its job market is rated very strong. First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers here earn $82,000 on average, placing the state 15th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.42 (U.S. = 1.00), a California salary of $82,000 is roughly equivalent to $57,746 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Massachusetts ($83,140), Maryland ($82,370), New York ($82,260) are the closest alternatives for First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers salary in California?

The average First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers salary in California is $82,000 per year (median $76,840), which is 7.0% above the national average of $76,600.

How does California rank for First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers pay?

California ranks 15th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Wyoming ($95,100/yr).

How much do entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers make in California?

The lowest-paid 10% of First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers in California earn about $47,530 per year and the 25th percentile is $59,400.

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers make per hour in California?

About $39.42 per hour, based on the $82,000 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers work in California?

BLS counts 48,550 First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers jobs in California (OEWS May 2025).

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