First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Connecticut
The median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Connecticut is $83,150 a year, somewhat above the national $74,450 (+12%); the state ranks 2nd of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 39% more than the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Connecticut pays more than every neighbouring state: Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York range from $78,580 in New York to $81,650 in Rhode Island. Connecticut employs 9,150 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 5.39 per 1,000 jobs, the 28th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.25 means the occupation is more concentrated in Connecticut than nationally.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $23.88 | $30.24 | $39.98 | $49.76 | $59.17 | $41.25 | 9,150 | 5.39 | 1.25 |
| Annual | $49,660 | $62,890 | $83,150 | $103,500 | $123,060 | $85,810 | ||||
| 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
- 2nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 28th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.25
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.39
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut'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 Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $50.81 | $105,690 | $62,520 | $165,520 | 1,000 | 7.92 | 1.83 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $40.46 | $84,160 | $51,410 | $114,230 | 3,880 | 6.47 | 1.49 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $39.90 | $82,990 | $48,570 | $123,260 | 1,570 | 3.88 | 0.90 |
| New Haven, CT | $37.87 | $78,770 | $49,660 | $107,330 | 1,060 | 3.78 | 0.87 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $36.83 | $76,600 | $46,800 | $109,310 | 1,010 | 6.27 | 1.45 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $36.20 | $75,290 | $46,670 | $105,240 | 530 | 7.94 | 1.83 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $39.98 | $83,150 | 9,150 | 1.25 |
| Massachusetts | $38.42 | $79,920 | 12,390 | 0.79 |
| New York | $37.78 | $78,580 | 20,830 | 0.50 |
| Rhode Island | $39.25 | $81,650 | 2,660 | 1.22 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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.