First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Indiana
At $73,950 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Indiana is close to the national median of $74,450 (−1%); Indiana ranks 28th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 55% more than the median across all occupations in Indiana ($47,860). Among neighbouring states, Illinois pays more (up to $75,200 in Illinois) and Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio pay less (down to $72,160 in Ohio). Indiana employs 26,870 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 8.39 per 1,000 jobs, the 7th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.94 means the occupation is more concentrated in Indiana than nationally.
Indiana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Indiana | Hourly | $23.13 | $28.53 | $35.55 | $40.45 | $48.82 | $35.79 | 26,870 | 8.39 | 1.94 |
| Annual | $48,110 | $59,350 | $73,950 | $84,140 | $101,540 | $74,450 | ||||
| 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
- 28th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 7th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.94
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.39
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Indiana'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 Indiana
15 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Indiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo, IN | $40.14 | $83,500 | $53,420 | $94,700 | 260 | 7.23 | 1.67 |
| Evansville, IN | $37.37 | $77,720 | $47,120 | $101,330 | 1,050 | 7.79 | 1.80 |
| Bloomington, IN | $37.12 | $77,200 | $46,230 | $106,350 | 560 | 7.68 | 1.77 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36.78 | $76,500 | $47,370 | $104,890 | 20,970 | 4.65 | 1.07 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $36.58 | $76,080 | $47,970 | $103,920 | 5,670 | 5.13 | 1.18 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36.48 | $75,880 | $49,200 | $105,770 | 5,930 | 5.38 | 1.24 |
| Columbus, IN | $36.37 | $75,640 | $48,520 | $94,760 | 690 | 13.85 | 3.20 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $36.06 | $75,010 | $48,200 | $105,810 | 4,180 | 6.10 | 1.41 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $35.95 | $74,770 | $52,500 | $96,580 | 1,720 | 16.82 | 3.88 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $34.78 | $72,350 | $45,360 | $96,730 | 480 | 7.34 | 1.70 |
| Muncie, IN | $34.72 | $72,210 | $45,500 | $104,070 | 230 | 5.21 | 1.20 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $32.38 | $67,340 | $47,040 | $96,100 | 920 | 6.97 | 1.61 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $31.48 | $65,470 | $46,970 | $97,070 | 1,880 | 8.34 | 1.93 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $31.32 | $65,150 | $48,360 | $105,540 | 2,300 | 17.99 | 4.15 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $30.41 | $63,240 | $45,900 | $92,460 | 470 | 11.41 | 2.63 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $35.62 | $74,090 | $48,420 | $99,320 | 2,640 | 13.42 | 3.10 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $32.87 | $68,370 | $47,340 | $100,340 | 3,210 | 15.25 | 3.52 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $32.52 | $67,650 | $47,560 | $100,130 | 1,750 | 10.85 | 2.50 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Indiana 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 Indiana 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.