First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$74,450/yr
Typical range
$58,630 – $91,680
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers does
You oversee production teams on factory floors or in manufacturing facilities, managing schedules, quality, and worker safety. This leadership role requires both technical knowledge and people management skills.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $48,570/yr
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $53,750/yr
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — $43,220/yr
- Machinists — $58,750/yr
- Bakers — $37,160/yr
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