First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Nevada
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Nevada have a median of $68,270 a year, below the national $74,450 (−8%); the state ranks 47th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 43% more than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Every neighbouring state pays more: California, Arizona, Oregon, Utah and Idaho range from $70,890 in Idaho to $76,840 in California. Nevada employs 3,600 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 2.32 per 1,000 jobs, the 37th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.54 means it is less common in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $21.73 | $25.42 | $32.82 | $41.63 | $50.17 | $35.19 | 3,600 | 2.32 | 0.54 |
| Annual | $45,200 | $52,880 | $68,270 | $86,590 | $104,360 | $73,190 | ||||
| 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
- 47th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 37th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.54
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.32
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada'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 Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $37.62 | $78,240 | $48,700 | $100,820 | 1,230 | 4.46 | 1.03 |
| Carson City, NV | $37.33 | $77,650 | $48,880 | $102,040 | 110 | 3.31 | 0.76 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $29.42 | $61,200 | $43,510 | $98,790 | 1,960 | 1.72 | 0.40 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $40.53 | $84,300 | $48,510 | $130,440 | 300 | 3.29 | 0.76 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $32.82 | $68,270 | 3,600 | 0.54 |
| Arizona | $36.22 | $75,330 | 8,720 | 0.62 |
| California | $36.94 | $76,840 | 48,550 | 0.62 |
| Idaho | $34.08 | $70,890 | 3,900 | 1.05 |
| Oregon | $35.38 | $73,580 | 8,180 | 0.96 |
| Utah | $34.24 | $71,220 | 9,040 | 1.20 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Nevada 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 Nevada 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.