First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in New York
The median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in New York is $78,580 a year, somewhat above the national $74,450 (+6%); the state ranks 12th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 32% more than the median across all occupations in New York ($59,670). Among neighbouring states, Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts pay more (up to $83,150 in Connecticut) and Vermont and Pennsylvania pay less (down to $74,990 in Pennsylvania). New York employs 20,830 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 2.15 per 1,000 jobs, the 12th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.50 means it is less common in New York than nationally.
New York vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| New York | Hourly | $24.23 | $29.79 | $37.78 | $47.05 | $57.06 | $39.55 | 20,830 | 2.15 | 0.50 |
| Annual | $50,400 | $61,970 | $78,580 | $97,850 | $118,680 | $82,260 | ||||
| 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
- 12th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 12th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.50
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.15
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of New York'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 New York
13 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching New York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $41.83 | $87,000 | $53,330 | $125,450 | 1,410 | 3.13 | 0.72 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $39.32 | $81,790 | $49,920 | $125,470 | 19,220 | 2.03 | 0.47 |
| Syracuse, NY | $38.11 | $79,280 | $49,450 | $128,120 | 1,230 | 4.10 | 0.95 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $37.95 | $78,930 | $48,940 | $106,130 | 270 | 5.33 | 1.23 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $37.73 | $78,470 | $49,250 | $108,510 | 720 | 2.67 | 0.62 |
| Elmira, NY | $37.67 | $78,350 | $50,530 | $101,210 | 210 | 6.23 | 1.44 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37.63 | $78,260 | $50,760 | $120,920 | 100 | 2.16 | 0.50 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $37.08 | $77,120 | $47,320 | $100,180 | 90 | 2.39 | 0.55 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $37.05 | $77,060 | $50,280 | $107,220 | 2,250 | 4.22 | 0.97 |
| Kingston, NY | $36.89 | $76,740 | $49,990 | $101,660 | 180 | 2.99 | 0.69 |
| Rochester, NY | $36.28 | $75,460 | $49,810 | $104,600 | 2,230 | 4.51 | 1.04 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $36.22 | $75,330 | $48,340 | $100,230 | 520 | 4.41 | 1.02 |
| Binghamton, NY | $35.84 | $74,540 | $48,220 | $109,850 | 330 | 3.41 | 0.79 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $37.77 | $78,560 | $49,490 | $100,130 | 870 | 5.47 | 1.26 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $37.23 | $77,440 | $51,750 | $102,090 | 1,100 | 6.23 | 1.44 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $33.26 | $69,190 | $49,210 | $100,130 | 680 | 4.89 | 1.13 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $37.78 | $78,580 | 20,830 | 0.50 |
| Connecticut | $39.98 | $83,150 | 9,150 | 1.25 |
| Massachusetts | $38.42 | $79,920 | 12,390 | 0.79 |
| New Jersey | $38.99 | $81,110 | 15,040 | 0.81 |
| Pennsylvania | $36.05 | $74,990 | 28,900 | 1.10 |
| 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 New York 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 New York 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.