First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Utah
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Utah have a median of $71,220 a year, below the national $74,450 (−4%); the state ranks 38th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 42% more than the median across all occupations in Utah ($50,110). Among neighbouring states, Wyoming, Colorado and Arizona pay more (up to $90,390 in Wyoming) and Idaho, Nevada and New Mexico pay less (down to $64,640 in New Mexico). Utah employs 9,040 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 5.21 per 1,000 jobs, the 29th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.20 means the occupation is more concentrated in Utah than nationally.
Utah vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Utah | Hourly | $22.89 | $27.69 | $34.24 | $40.76 | $51.31 | $35.88 | 9,040 | 5.21 | 1.20 |
| Annual | $47,620 | $57,590 | $71,220 | $84,780 | $106,720 | $74,620 | ||||
| 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
- 38th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 29th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.20
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.21
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Utah'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 Utah
5 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | $36.86 | $76,680 | $48,410 | $111,370 | 1,830 | 6.73 | 1.55 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $35.26 | $73,330 | $48,090 | $105,590 | 3,740 | 4.53 | 1.05 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $31.16 | $64,810 | $45,070 | $101,510 | 1,560 | 5.12 | 1.18 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $30.79 | $64,040 | $47,800 | $89,650 | 640 | 9.63 | 2.22 |
| St. George, UT | $30.69 | $63,830 | $42,430 | $102,490 | 350 | 3.83 | 0.88 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $36.29 | $75,480 | $48,260 | $101,450 | 460 | 6.72 | 1.55 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $35.71 | $74,270 | $46,440 | $130,930 | 490 | 4.42 | 1.02 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Utah 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 Utah 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.