First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Vermont
At $75,540 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Vermont is close to the national median of $74,450 (+1%); Vermont ranks 20th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 34% more than the median across all occupations in Vermont ($56,390). Every neighbouring state pays more: Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York range from $78,580 in New York to $79,920 in Massachusetts. Vermont employs 1,000 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 3.29 per 1,000 jobs, the 50th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.76 means it is less common in Vermont than nationally.
Vermont vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Vermont | Hourly | $24.08 | $28.73 | $36.32 | $41.74 | $48.34 | $36.37 | 1,000 | 3.29 | 0.76 |
| Annual | $50,080 | $59,750 | $75,540 | $86,820 | $100,560 | $75,640 | ||||
| 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
- 20th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 50th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.76
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.29
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Vermont'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 Vermont
1 metropolitan area and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Vermont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $38.60 | $80,290 | $53,620 | $107,400 | 360 | 2.97 | 0.69 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $36.47 | $75,860 | $48,890 | $99,980 | 340 | 3.98 | 0.92 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $34.71 | $72,200 | $48,300 | $95,030 | 300 | 3.35 | 0.77 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $36.32 | $75,540 | 1,000 | 0.76 |
| Massachusetts | $38.42 | $79,920 | 12,390 | 0.79 |
| New Hampshire | $38.13 | $79,310 | 3,000 | 1.01 |
| New York | $37.78 | $78,580 | 20,830 | 0.50 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Vermont 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 Vermont 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.