First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Missouri
At $73,210 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Missouri is close to the national median of $74,450 (−2%); Missouri ranks 30th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 53% more than the median across all occupations in Missouri ($47,800). Among neighbouring states, Illinois, Iowa and Kansas pay more (up to $75,200 in Illinois) and Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Arkansas pay less (down to $63,090 in Arkansas). Missouri employs 15,430 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 5.26 per 1,000 jobs, the 15th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.21 means the occupation is more concentrated in Missouri than nationally.
Missouri vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Missouri | Hourly | $22.23 | $27.40 | $35.20 | $43.95 | $47.61 | $35.29 | 15,430 | 5.26 | 1.21 |
| Annual | $46,230 | $56,990 | $73,210 | $91,410 | $99,020 | $73,400 | ||||
| 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
- 30th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 15th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.21
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.26
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Missouri'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 Missouri
8 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $37.20 | $77,370 | $55,560 | $103,230 | 580 | 10.73 | 2.48 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $37.06 | $77,080 | $48,380 | $106,390 | 4,460 | 4.07 | 0.94 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $36.16 | $75,210 | $47,480 | $103,420 | 5,920 | 4.42 | 1.02 |
| Columbia, MO | $35.42 | $73,670 | $48,560 | $101,910 | 280 | 2.60 | 0.60 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $31.73 | $65,990 | $43,010 | $97,760 | 230 | 5.13 | 1.18 |
| Springfield, MO | $31.25 | $64,990 | $46,330 | $92,820 | 1,020 | 4.57 | 1.06 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $30.69 | $63,830 | $46,620 | $92,150 | 770 | 8.89 | 2.05 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $30.32 | $63,060 | $45,970 | $103,470 | 460 | 5.72 | 1.32 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $30.60 | $63,650 | $42,180 | $95,590 | 850 | 7.97 | 1.84 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $30.44 | $63,300 | $39,280 | $89,070 | 490 | 6.21 | 1.43 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $30.38 | $63,190 | $42,470 | $94,420 | 1,010 | 6.53 | 1.51 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $28.90 | $60,110 | $41,280 | $93,700 | 1,230 | 7.45 | 1.72 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $35.20 | $73,210 | 15,430 | 1.21 |
| Arkansas | $30.33 | $63,090 | 11,000 | 1.95 |
| Iowa | $35.94 | $74,750 | 10,130 | 1.50 |
| Illinois | $36.16 | $75,200 | 29,640 | 1.12 |
| Kansas | $35.81 | $74,480 | 7,980 | 1.28 |
| Kentucky | $34.85 | $72,490 | 13,820 | 1.60 |
| Nebraska | $34.71 | $72,200 | 6,040 | 1.36 |
| Oklahoma | $33.66 | $70,000 | 9,570 | 1.29 |
| Tennessee | $31.40 | $65,310 | 18,960 | 1.33 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Missouri 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 Missouri 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.