First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Delaware
The median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Delaware is $79,100 a year, somewhat above the national $74,450 (+6%); the state ranks 9th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 52% more than the median across all occupations in Delaware ($52,190). Among neighbouring states, New Jersey pays more (up to $81,110 in New Jersey) and Maryland and Pennsylvania pay less (down to $74,990 in Pennsylvania). Delaware employs 1,450 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 2.99 per 1,000 jobs, the 48th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.69 means it is less common in Delaware than nationally.
Delaware vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Delaware | Hourly | $26.02 | $30.34 | $38.03 | $48.81 | $59.18 | $40.55 | 1,450 | 2.99 | 0.69 |
| Annual | $54,120 | $63,110 | $79,100 | $101,530 | $123,100 | $84,350 | ||||
| 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
- 9th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 48th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.69
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.99
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Delaware'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 Delaware
2 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Delaware 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $38.23 | $79,520 | $49,760 | $121,630 | 9,460 | 3.27 | 0.75 |
| Dover, DE | $36.41 | $75,720 | $51,220 | $102,890 | 200 | 2.93 | 0.68 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $34.49 | $71,740 | $54,910 | $104,300 | 500 | 5.17 | 1.19 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $38.03 | $79,100 | 1,450 | 0.69 |
| Maryland | $37.75 | $78,520 | 6,100 | 0.51 |
| New Jersey | $38.99 | $81,110 | 15,040 | 0.81 |
| Pennsylvania | $36.05 | $74,990 | 28,900 | 1.10 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Delaware 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 Delaware 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.