First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Arizona
At $75,330 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Arizona is close to the national median of $74,450 (+1%); Arizona ranks 21st of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 50% more than the median across all occupations in Arizona ($50,060). Among neighbouring states, Colorado and California pay more (up to $78,890 in Colorado) and Utah, Nevada and New Mexico pay less (down to $64,640 in New Mexico). Arizona employs 8,720 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 2.69 per 1,000 jobs, the 30th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.62 means it is less common in Arizona than nationally.
Arizona vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Arizona | Hourly | $23.49 | $28.60 | $36.22 | $43.65 | $50.43 | $37.35 | 8,720 | 2.69 | 0.62 |
| Annual | $48,860 | $59,490 | $75,330 | $90,790 | $104,900 | $77,690 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.66 | $28.19 | $35.79 | $44.08 | $52.28 | $36.83 | 673,430 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,130 | $58,630 | $74,450 | $91,680 | $108,750 | $76,600 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 21st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 30th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.62
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.69
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Arizona's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Arizona
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Arizona publish a row for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38.36 | $79,780 | $50,110 | $100,600 | 250 | 3.69 | 0.85 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $36.45 | $75,810 | $49,830 | $103,640 | 6,450 | 2.72 | 0.63 |
| Yuma, AZ | $35.17 | $73,150 | $46,730 | $94,150 | 210 | 3.01 | 0.70 |
| Tucson, AZ | $33.78 | $70,260 | $46,500 | $114,190 | 920 | 2.35 | 0.54 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $33.23 | $69,110 | $45,970 | $99,340 | 220 | 3.00 | 0.69 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $32.05 | $66,670 | $47,000 | $109,670 | 210 | 3.63 | 0.84 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $30.27 | $62,970 | $34,790 | $111,700 | 70 | 2.01 | 0.46 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $37.89 | $78,810 | $47,210 | $125,320 | 270 | 2.81 | 0.65 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $36.22 | $75,330 | 8,720 | 0.62 |
| California | $36.94 | $76,840 | 48,550 | 0.62 |
| Colorado | $37.93 | $78,890 | 9,580 | 0.77 |
| New Mexico | $31.08 | $64,640 | 2,520 | 0.67 |
| Nevada | $32.82 | $68,270 | 3,600 | 0.54 |
| Utah | $34.24 | $71,220 | 9,040 | 1.20 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Arizona wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Arizona estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.