First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Georgia
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Georgia have a median of $69,170 a year, below the national $74,450 (−7%); the state ranks 43rd of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 44% more than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, South Carolina, Alabama and North Carolina pay more (up to $77,500 in South Carolina) and Tennessee and Florida pay less (down to $63,950 in Florida). Georgia employs 26,190 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 5.36 per 1,000 jobs, the 9th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.24 means the occupation is more concentrated in Georgia than nationally.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $21.96 | $27.09 | $33.25 | $40.91 | $49.50 | $35.22 | 26,190 | 5.36 | 1.24 |
| Annual | $45,680 | $56,350 | $69,170 | $85,090 | $102,960 | $73,260 | ||||
| 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
- 43rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 9th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.24
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.36
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia'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 Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $39.12 | $81,370 | $48,060 | $123,790 | 1,100 | 5.54 | 1.28 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $38.42 | $79,910 | $48,280 | $96,500 | 190 | 4.01 | 0.92 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $36.33 | $75,570 | $48,280 | $123,030 | 1,690 | 7.27 | 1.68 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $36.17 | $75,230 | $44,060 | $100,840 | 350 | 4.62 | 1.07 |
| Rome, GA | $35.22 | $73,260 | $47,960 | $101,670 | 430 | 9.56 | 2.21 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $34.89 | $72,580 | $40,620 | $121,410 | 650 | 5.58 | 1.29 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $34.29 | $71,310 | $47,020 | $104,090 | 11,730 | 4.06 | 0.94 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $33.97 | $70,660 | $47,980 | $104,040 | 1,730 | 6.43 | 1.49 |
| Gainesville, GA | $33.48 | $69,640 | $45,030 | $100,460 | 1,220 | 11.71 | 2.70 |
| Albany, GA | $32.94 | $68,520 | $45,250 | $96,580 | 270 | 4.63 | 1.07 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $32.84 | $68,320 | $38,120 | $97,070 | 470 | 4.91 | 1.13 |
| Valdosta, GA | $30.53 | $63,510 | $42,020 | $92,910 | 380 | 7.11 | 1.64 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $30.16 | $62,740 | $43,450 | $97,210 | 600 | 6.27 | 1.45 |
| Dalton, GA | $28.54 | $59,370 | $43,810 | $84,570 | 1,120 | 17.19 | 3.97 |
| Hinesville, GA | $28.18 | $58,610 | $40,170 | $85,740 | 240 | 11.96 | 2.76 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $35.14 | $73,090 | $45,780 | $101,490 | 1,340 | 9.65 | 2.23 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $32.26 | $67,090 | $43,170 | $108,320 | 1,740 | 9.04 | 2.09 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $31.56 | $65,640 | $41,460 | $97,260 | 700 | 7.88 | 1.82 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $31.49 | $65,490 | $46,760 | $95,190 | 1,930 | 10.27 | 2.37 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $33.25 | $69,170 | 26,190 | 1.24 |
| Alabama | $35.13 | $73,060 | 20,670 | 2.26 |
| Florida | $30.75 | $63,950 | 27,710 | 0.64 |
| North Carolina | $33.48 | $69,640 | 22,240 | 1.04 |
| South Carolina | $37.26 | $77,500 | 14,570 | 1.46 |
| Tennessee | $31.40 | $65,310 | 18,960 | 1.33 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Georgia 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 Georgia 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.