First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Maryland
The median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Maryland is $78,520 a year, somewhat above the national $74,450 (+5%); the state ranks 14th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 32% more than the median across all occupations in Maryland ($59,510). Among neighbouring states, District of Columbia and Delaware pay more (up to $80,030 in District of Columbia) and Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia pay less (down to $68,990 in West Virginia). Maryland employs 6,100 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 2.21 per 1,000 jobs, the 34th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.51 means it is less common in Maryland than nationally.
Maryland vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maryland | Hourly | $22.73 | $28.58 | $37.75 | $48.70 | $59.77 | $39.60 | 6,100 | 2.21 | 0.51 |
| Annual | $47,270 | $59,450 | $78,520 | $101,290 | $124,330 | $82,370 | ||||
| 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
- 14th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 34th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.51
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.21
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maryland'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 Maryland
6 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | $48.07 | $99,980 | $48,360 | $168,750 | 130 | 1.85 | 0.43 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $38.23 | $79,520 | $49,760 | $121,630 | 9,460 | 3.27 | 0.75 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $37.49 | $77,990 | $47,830 | $124,390 | 4,290 | 1.37 | 0.32 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $37.48 | $77,970 | $46,600 | $122,090 | 2,990 | 2.20 | 0.51 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $36.91 | $76,770 | $46,460 | $103,750 | 560 | 5.26 | 1.21 |
| Salisbury, MD | $34.40 | $71,560 | $41,750 | $103,030 | 130 | 2.50 | 0.58 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $31.05 | $64,590 | $43,920 | $96,990 | 460 | 4.06 | 0.94 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $37.75 | $78,520 | 6,100 | 0.51 |
| District of Columbia | $38.47 | $80,030 | 350 | 0.11 |
| Delaware | $38.03 | $79,100 | 1,450 | 0.69 |
| Pennsylvania | $36.05 | $74,990 | 28,900 | 1.10 |
| 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 Maryland 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 Maryland 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.