First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Tennessee
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Tennessee have a median of $65,310 a year, below the national $74,450 (−12%); the state ranks 48th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 38% more than the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Virginia, Missouri, Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi pay more (up to $74,150 in Virginia) and Arkansas pays less (down to $63,090 in Arkansas). Tennessee employs 18,960 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 5.78 per 1,000 jobs, the 14th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.33 means the occupation is more concentrated in Tennessee than nationally.
Tennessee vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tennessee | Hourly | $21.19 | $25.64 | $31.40 | $39.40 | $49.86 | $34.30 | 18,960 | 5.78 | 1.33 |
| Annual | $44,070 | $53,320 | $65,310 | $81,950 | $103,710 | $71,330 | ||||
| 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
- 48th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 14th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.33
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.78
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Tennessee'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 Tennessee
10 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $36.93 | $76,820 | $47,530 | $105,440 | 880 | 7.36 | 1.70 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $35.24 | $73,300 | $47,230 | $103,130 | 730 | 7.03 | 1.62 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $33.97 | $70,660 | $47,980 | $104,040 | 1,730 | 6.43 | 1.49 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $33.88 | $70,470 | $47,190 | $103,860 | 4,600 | 4.18 | 0.97 |
| Morristown, TN | $33.39 | $69,450 | $44,840 | $102,460 | 550 | 11.68 | 2.70 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $31.73 | $65,990 | $42,550 | $109,380 | 2,910 | 4.75 | 1.10 |
| Knoxville, TN | $30.91 | $64,300 | $47,140 | $103,810 | 2,550 | 6.01 | 1.39 |
| Jackson, TN | $30.55 | $63,550 | $49,070 | $101,160 | 850 | 10.01 | 2.31 |
| Johnson City, TN | $29.27 | $60,880 | $42,760 | $96,820 | 430 | 5.27 | 1.22 |
| Cleveland, TN | $27.94 | $58,120 | $35,880 | $97,630 | 430 | 9.91 | 2.29 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $32.05 | $66,670 | $39,800 | $98,810 | 1,250 | 10.66 | 2.46 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $31.17 | $64,840 | $46,220 | $99,740 | 1,010 | 9.21 | 2.13 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $29.38 | $61,110 | $31,640 | $93,320 | 1,390 | 9.85 | 2.27 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $28.89 | $60,080 | $41,230 | $93,910 | 890 | 7.75 | 1.79 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $31.40 | $65,310 | 18,960 | 1.33 |
| Alabama | $35.13 | $73,060 | 20,670 | 2.26 |
| Arkansas | $30.33 | $63,090 | 11,000 | 1.95 |
| Georgia | $33.25 | $69,170 | 26,190 | 1.24 |
| Kentucky | $34.85 | $72,490 | 13,820 | 1.60 |
| Missouri | $35.20 | $73,210 | 15,430 | 1.21 |
| Mississippi | $33.04 | $68,720 | 8,230 | 1.63 |
| North Carolina | $33.48 | $69,640 | 22,240 | 1.04 |
| Virginia | $35.65 | $74,150 | 13,530 | 0.76 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.