First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Ohio
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Ohio have a median of $72,160 a year, below the national $74,450 (−3%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 46% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan pay more (up to $74,990 in Pennsylvania) and West Virginia pays less (down to $68,990 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 31,980 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 5.76 per 1,000 jobs, the 3rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.33 means the occupation is more concentrated in Ohio than nationally.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $23.23 | $28.41 | $34.69 | $39.54 | $48.06 | $35.24 | 31,980 | 5.76 | 1.33 |
| Annual | $48,320 | $59,090 | $72,160 | $82,250 | $99,960 | $73,300 | ||||
| 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
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 3rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.33
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.76
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $37.00 | $76,950 | $48,980 | $125,360 | 220 | 6.06 | 1.40 |
| Lima, OH | $36.71 | $76,350 | $48,020 | $108,660 | 460 | 9.24 | 2.13 |
| Sandusky, OH | $36.60 | $76,120 | $50,210 | $100,180 | 340 | 6.86 | 1.58 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36.48 | $75,880 | $49,200 | $105,770 | 5,930 | 5.38 | 1.24 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35.63 | $74,110 | $48,730 | $100,570 | 5,970 | 5.79 | 1.34 |
| Columbus, OH | $35.62 | $74,090 | $49,690 | $101,940 | 3,790 | 3.43 | 0.79 |
| Toledo, OH | $34.58 | $71,920 | $48,490 | $102,480 | 1,930 | 6.63 | 1.53 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $34.29 | $71,310 | $48,050 | $94,500 | 1,110 | 6.82 | 1.57 |
| Akron, OH | $34.05 | $70,830 | $47,750 | $96,720 | 1,720 | 5.39 | 1.24 |
| Springfield, OH | $33.54 | $69,760 | $46,920 | $87,560 | 350 | 7.63 | 1.76 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $32.73 | $68,080 | $48,890 | $98,610 | 2,010 | 5.40 | 1.25 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $31.27 | $65,030 | $46,510 | $96,810 | 740 | 5.29 | 1.22 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $30.97 | $64,420 | $47,320 | $122,810 | 180 | 3.09 | 0.71 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29.80 | $61,990 | $41,340 | $89,830 | 460 | 9.43 | 2.18 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $29.55 | $61,460 | $44,550 | $92,900 | 1,050 | 6.55 | 1.51 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $36.25 | $75,400 | $49,250 | $109,810 | 900 | 5.53 | 1.28 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $35.56 | $73,970 | $49,820 | $98,070 | 3,060 | 12.26 | 2.83 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $34.91 | $72,610 | $48,120 | $104,210 | 1,060 | 7.78 | 1.80 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $31.22 | $64,940 | $47,520 | $94,480 | 2,850 | 11.52 | 2.66 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $34.69 | $72,160 | 31,980 | 1.33 |
| Indiana | $35.55 | $73,950 | 26,870 | 1.94 |
| Kentucky | $34.85 | $72,490 | 13,820 | 1.60 |
| Michigan | $34.70 | $72,170 | 26,650 | 1.40 |
| Pennsylvania | $36.05 | $74,990 | 28,900 | 1.10 |
| 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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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.