First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Maine
The median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Maine is $78,970 a year, somewhat above the national $74,450 (+6%); the state ranks 10th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 54% more than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $79,310. Maine employs 2,970 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 4.63 per 1,000 jobs, the 40th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.07 is close to the national share.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $23.24 | $29.12 | $37.97 | $44.79 | $51.02 | $37.64 | 2,970 | 4.63 | 1.07 |
| Annual | $48,340 | $60,570 | $78,970 | $93,160 | $106,130 | $78,290 | ||||
| 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
- 10th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 40th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.07
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.63
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine'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 Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $39.78 | $82,740 | $51,170 | $104,330 | 1,550 | 5.36 | 1.24 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $33.55 | $69,780 | $45,710 | $97,380 | 250 | 5.29 | 1.22 |
| Bangor, ME | $32.00 | $66,570 | $44,270 | $117,070 | 190 | 2.64 | 0.61 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $37.12 | $77,210 | $47,860 | $115,740 | 690 | 4.87 | 1.13 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $34.29 | $71,320 | $45,440 | $108,110 | 270 | 4.35 | 1.00 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $37.97 | $78,970 | 2,970 | 1.07 |
| New Hampshire | $38.13 | $79,310 | 3,000 | 1.01 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Maine 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 Maine 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.