First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Florida
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Florida have a median of $63,950 a year, below the national $74,450 (−14%); the state ranks 50th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 34% more than the median across all occupations in Florida ($47,880). Every neighbouring state pays more: Alabama and Georgia range from $69,170 in Georgia to $73,060 in Alabama. Florida employs 27,710 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 2.79 per 1,000 jobs, the 6th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.64 means it is less common in Florida than nationally.
Florida vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Florida | Hourly | $21.22 | $24.36 | $30.75 | $39.73 | $50.68 | $34.27 | 27,710 | 2.79 | 0.64 |
| Annual | $44,140 | $50,660 | $63,950 | $82,640 | $105,400 | $71,290 | ||||
| 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
- 50th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 6th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.64
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.79
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Florida'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 Florida
22 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Florida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $37.97 | $78,970 | $48,150 | $124,190 | 910 | 3.71 | 0.86 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $33.83 | $70,360 | $44,200 | $103,690 | 330 | 3.63 | 0.84 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $32.82 | $68,270 | $42,220 | $110,050 | 270 | 2.12 | 0.49 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $32.50 | $67,610 | $44,450 | $105,730 | 460 | 2.65 | 0.61 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $31.77 | $66,070 | $43,320 | $105,710 | 330 | 1.79 | 0.41 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $31.39 | $65,290 | $43,820 | $120,610 | 170 | 2.86 | 0.66 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $31.02 | $64,510 | $44,650 | $105,470 | 4,580 | 3.16 | 0.73 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $30.98 | $64,440 | $45,410 | $103,830 | 560 | 3.30 | 0.76 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $30.80 | $64,070 | $45,450 | $102,260 | 1,240 | 3.65 | 0.84 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $30.77 | $64,010 | $44,500 | $105,060 | 2,220 | 2.89 | 0.67 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $30.76 | $63,990 | $43,470 | $102,420 | 480 | 2.54 | 0.59 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $30.73 | $63,910 | $46,120 | $100,030 | 130 | 3.11 | 0.72 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $30.63 | $63,720 | $43,140 | $106,710 | 6,960 | 2.47 | 0.57 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $30.29 | $62,990 | $44,270 | $100,320 | 740 | 2.43 | 0.56 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $30.15 | $62,710 | $45,370 | $101,370 | 1,390 | 5.25 | 1.21 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $30.00 | $62,400 | $41,600 | $102,740 | 3,350 | 2.37 | 0.55 |
| Gainesville, FL | $29.47 | $61,290 | $44,720 | $97,760 | 380 | 2.46 | 0.57 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $29.20 | $60,740 | $44,590 | $99,620 | 860 | 3.91 | 0.90 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $29.07 | $60,460 | $45,200 | $100,720 | 100 | 1.69 | 0.39 |
| Ocala, FL | $28.80 | $59,910 | $43,960 | $97,370 | 510 | 4.19 | 0.97 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $28.76 | $59,830 | $44,110 | $123,330 | 60 | 1.61 | 0.37 |
| Sebring, FL | $27.91 | $58,060 | $36,800 | $79,360 | 80 | 2.98 | 0.69 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $32.33 | $67,250 | $45,360 | $103,150 | 200 | 2.26 | 0.52 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $30.45 | $63,330 | $41,600 | $98,630 | 580 | 5.15 | 1.19 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Florida 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 Florida 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.