First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Massachusetts
The median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Massachusetts is $79,920 a year, somewhat above the national $74,450 (+7%); the state ranks 6th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 26% more than the median across all occupations in Massachusetts ($63,590). Among neighbouring states, Connecticut and Rhode Island pay more (up to $83,150 in Connecticut) and New Hampshire, New York and Vermont pay less (down to $75,540 in Vermont). Massachusetts employs 12,390 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 3.41 per 1,000 jobs, the 22nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.79 means it is less common in Massachusetts than nationally.
Massachusetts vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Massachusetts | Hourly | $25.26 | $30.81 | $38.42 | $47.57 | $55.19 | $39.97 | 12,390 | 3.41 | 0.79 |
| Annual | $52,530 | $64,090 | $79,920 | $98,940 | $114,800 | $83,140 | ||||
| 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
- 6th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 22nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.79
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.41
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39.74 | $82,660 | $56,470 | $119,240 | 8,060 | 2.98 | 0.69 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $38.92 | $80,960 | $49,850 | $133,410 | 180 | 1.87 | 0.43 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $37.83 | $78,680 | $48,010 | $124,270 | 3,990 | 5.58 | 1.29 |
| Springfield, MA | $37.60 | $78,210 | $52,110 | $101,300 | 1,060 | 5.28 | 1.22 |
| Worcester, MA | $37.57 | $78,150 | $51,580 | $109,890 | 1,930 | 5.52 | 1.28 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $36.59 | $76,110 | $49,120 | $101,610 | 230 | 3.57 | 0.82 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35.68 | $74,220 | $51,740 | $102,290 | 270 | 4.83 | 1.11 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $37.87 | $78,770 | $55,660 | $107,280 | 200 | 4.95 | 1.14 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $38.42 | $79,920 | 12,390 | 0.79 |
| Connecticut | $39.98 | $83,150 | 9,150 | 1.25 |
| New Hampshire | $38.13 | $79,310 | 3,000 | 1.01 |
| New York | $37.78 | $78,580 | 20,830 | 0.50 |
| Rhode Island | $39.25 | $81,650 | 2,660 | 1.22 |
| Vermont | $36.32 | $75,540 | 1,000 | 0.76 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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.