First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in West Virginia
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in West Virginia have a median of $68,990 a year, below the national $74,450 (−7%); the state ranks 44th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 52% more than the median across all occupations in West Virginia ($45,300). Every neighbouring state pays more: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio range from $72,160 in Ohio to $78,520 in Maryland. West Virginia employs 3,120 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 4.44 per 1,000 jobs, the 38th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.03 is close to the national share.
West Virginia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| West Virginia | Hourly | $22.10 | $26.18 | $33.17 | $43.36 | $56.98 | $36.14 | 3,120 | 4.44 | 1.03 |
| Annual | $45,970 | $54,450 | $68,990 | $90,180 | $118,510 | $75,160 | ||||
| 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
- 44th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 38th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.03
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.44
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of West Virginia'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 West Virginia
10 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $37.49 | $77,990 | $47,830 | $124,390 | 4,290 | 1.37 | 0.32 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $37.00 | $76,950 | $48,980 | $125,360 | 220 | 6.06 | 1.40 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $36.91 | $76,770 | $46,460 | $103,750 | 560 | 5.26 | 1.21 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $32.38 | $67,360 | $42,410 | $100,850 | 370 | 5.51 | 1.27 |
| 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 |
| Morgantown, WV | $30.50 | $63,440 | $43,920 | $124,010 | 130 | 1.97 | 0.45 |
| Charleston, WV | $29.58 | $61,530 | $48,110 | $117,860 | 310 | 2.99 | 0.69 |
| Beckley, WV | $29.42 | $61,200 | $45,120 | $92,440 | 120 | 2.89 | 0.67 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $28.80 | $59,910 | $45,060 | $111,950 | 190 | 5.35 | 1.24 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $36.92 | $76,790 | $46,450 | $123,000 | 950 | 6.55 | 1.51 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $30.63 | $63,710 | $39,470 | $118,330 | 240 | 3.12 | 0.72 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $33.17 | $68,990 | 3,120 | 1.03 |
| Kentucky | $34.85 | $72,490 | 13,820 | 1.60 |
| Maryland | $37.75 | $78,520 | 6,100 | 0.51 |
| Ohio | $34.69 | $72,160 | 31,980 | 1.33 |
| Pennsylvania | $36.05 | $74,990 | 28,900 | 1.10 |
| 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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.