First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Kentucky
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Kentucky have a median of $72,490 a year, below the national $74,450 (−3%); the state ranks 33rd of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 54% more than the median across all occupations in Kentucky ($46,920). Among neighbouring states, Illinois, Virginia, Indiana and Missouri pay more (up to $75,200 in Illinois) and Ohio, West Virginia and Tennessee pay less (down to $65,310 in Tennessee). Kentucky employs 13,820 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 6.91 per 1,000 jobs, the 19th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.60 means the occupation is more concentrated in Kentucky than nationally.
Kentucky vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Kentucky | Hourly | $21.90 | $28.33 | $34.85 | $42.84 | $50.39 | $35.92 | 13,820 | 6.91 | 1.60 |
| Annual | $45,560 | $58,930 | $72,490 | $89,100 | $104,810 | $74,710 | ||||
| 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
- 33rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 19th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.60
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.91
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Kentucky'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 Kentucky
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $41.84 | $87,030 | $56,340 | $135,390 | 290 | 5.85 | 1.35 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $36.74 | $76,410 | $48,260 | $98,770 | 1,890 | 6.59 | 1.52 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36.48 | $75,880 | $49,200 | $105,770 | 5,930 | 5.38 | 1.24 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $36.06 | $75,010 | $48,200 | $105,810 | 4,180 | 6.10 | 1.41 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35.35 | $73,540 | $48,160 | $104,980 | 690 | 8.41 | 1.94 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $35.24 | $73,300 | $47,230 | $103,130 | 730 | 7.03 | 1.62 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $34.43 | $71,620 | $45,100 | $95,300 | 380 | 7.35 | 1.70 |
| Owensboro, KY | $33.33 | $69,320 | $45,950 | $100,640 | 360 | 7.31 | 1.69 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $31.27 | $65,030 | $46,510 | $96,810 | 740 | 5.29 | 1.22 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $35.00 | $72,800 | $43,460 | $119,870 | 1,380 | 10.75 | 2.48 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $32.11 | $66,780 | $43,640 | $108,870 | 1,610 | 9.35 | 2.16 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $29.98 | $62,370 | $39,420 | $85,050 | 260 | 2.79 | 0.64 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $29.67 | $61,720 | $39,120 | $94,160 | 1,690 | 9.84 | 2.27 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $34.85 | $72,490 | 13,820 | 1.60 |
| Illinois | $36.16 | $75,200 | 29,640 | 1.12 |
| Indiana | $35.55 | $73,950 | 26,870 | 1.94 |
| Missouri | $35.20 | $73,210 | 15,430 | 1.21 |
| Ohio | $34.69 | $72,160 | 31,980 | 1.33 |
| Tennessee | $31.40 | $65,310 | 18,960 | 1.33 |
| Virginia | $35.65 | $74,150 | 13,530 | 0.76 |
| West Virginia | $33.17 | $68,990 | 3,120 | 1.03 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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.