What are the main factors that influence a Production Line Operations Supervisor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Production Line Operations Supervisor?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Production Line Operations Supervisor roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Production Line Operations Supervisor's salary?

A Production Line Operations Supervisor's salary grows with experience: starting around $73,353 for beginners, reaching about $74,328 at mid-level, and approach $75,957 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Production Line Operations Supervisor?

Production Line Operations Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Production Line Operations Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $81,000, California $80,700, Massachusetts $79,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Production Line Operations Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Production Line Operations Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Refinery Production Operations Supervisor: $114,636; IT Production Operations Supervisor: $95,100; Production Control Operations Supervisor: $94,500; Chemical Production Operations Supervisor: $90,160; Packing Line Operations Supervisor: $84,600.

Production Line Operations Supervisor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Production Line Operations Supervisor make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Production Line Operations Supervisor in Rhode Island is $75,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Production Line Operations Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,499
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,300 to $81,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,382

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Production Line Operations Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,400	$6,783	$1,565	$39
Average	$75,800	$6,317	$1,458	$36
25th Percentile	$69,300	$5,775	$1,333	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Production Line Operations Supervisor Salaries

A Production Line Operations Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Production Line Operations Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Production Line Operations Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $73,353
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,645
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,328
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,108
Expert (over 8 years): $75,957

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Production Line Operations Supervisor	$73,353
Intermediate Level Production Line Operations Supervisor	$73,645
Senior Level Production Line Operations Supervisor	$74,328
Specialist Level Production Line Operations Supervisor	$75,108
Expert Level Production Line Operations Supervisor	$75,957

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How Do Production Line Operations Supervisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Production Line Operations Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,000.
California: $80,700.
Massachusetts: $79,600.

District of Columbia $81,000 California $80,700 Massachusetts $79,600 Washington $79,300 New Jersey $79,300 Alaska $79,200 Connecticut $78,200 New York $77,800

Hawaii $76,400 Rhode Island $75,800 Maryland $75,400 Minnesota $74,800 Illinois $74,600 Colorado $74,600 Oregon $74,300 Delaware $74,100

New Hampshire $73,900 Virginia $73,700 Pennsylvania $72,800 Nevada $72,400 North Dakota $72,200 Michigan $72,000 Wisconsin $71,900 Vermont $71,800

Arizona $71,300 Maine $71,300 Texas $71,300 Ohio $71,200 Georgia $70,500 Indiana $70,200 Wyoming $70,100 Utah $70,000

Iowa $70,000 Kansas $69,600 Louisiana $69,500 North Carolina $69,500 Missouri $69,500 Florida $69,200 Montana $69,100 Nebraska $68,900

Kentucky $68,800 South Carolina $68,500 Tennessee $68,400 Idaho $68,300 New Mexico $67,700 Oklahoma $67,600 Alabama $67,200 South Dakota $66,500

Arkansas $66,100 West Virginia $65,900 Mississippi $65,200

Top Paying Cities for Production Line Operations Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $76,800
Albion: $76,100
Ashaway: $76,600

Adamsville, RI $76,800 Albion, RI $76,100 Ashaway, RI $76,600 Barrington, RI $75,900 Block Island, RI $76,400 Bradford, RI $76,600 Bristol, RI $76,200 Carolina, RI $76,500

Charlestown, RI $76,500 Chepachet, RI $76,300 Clayville, RI $76,100 Coventry, RI $76,100 West Greenwich, RI $76,300 East Greenwich, RI $76,100 Exeter, RI $76,300 Fiskeville, RI $75,900

Forestdale, RI $76,500 Foster, RI $76,300 Glendale, RI $76,500 Greene, RI $76,400 Greenville, RI $76,000 Harmony, RI $76,100 Harrisville, RI $76,500 Hope, RI $76,000

Hope Valley, RI $76,600 Hopkinton, RI $76,700 Jamestown, RI $76,400 Kenyon, RI $76,400 Little Compton, RI $76,800 Manville, RI $76,200 Mapleville, RI $76,300 Newport, RI $76,500

Middletown, RI $76,500 North Kingstown, RI $76,200 North Scituate, RI $76,100 Oakland, RI $76,400 Pascoag, RI $76,500 Pawtucket, RI $75,800 Central Falls, RI $75,800 Cumberland, RI $76,300

Lincoln, RI $75,900 Portsmouth, RI $76,500 Prudence Island, RI $76,300 Rockville, RI $76,700 Saunderstown, RI $76,400 Shannock, RI $76,500 Slatersville, RI $76,500 Slocum, RI $76,400

Tiverton, RI $76,700 Wakefield, RI $76,400 Kingston, RI $76,400 Narragansett, RI $76,400 Peace Dale, RI $76,400 Warren, RI $76,100 Warwick, RI $75,900 Westerly, RI $76,600

West Kingston, RI $76,400 West Warwick, RI $76,000 Wood River Junction, RI $76,500 Woonsocket, RI $76,500 North Smithfield, RI $76,300 Wyoming, RI $76,500 Providence, RI $75,800 Cranston, RI $75,800

North Providence, RI $75,800 East Providence, RI $75,800 Riverside, RI $75,800 Rumford, RI $75,800 Smithfield, RI $76,000 Johnston, RI $75,800

Production Line Operations Supervisor Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Production Line Operations Supervisor salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $83,655. While startup companies pay approximate $70,904.

Production Line Operations Supervisor Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$70,904
Growth Stage	51~500	$74,951
Established	501~5000	$80,823
Enterprise	5000+	$83,655

Production Line Operations Supervisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Production Line Operations Supervisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Production Line Operations Supervisor positions in MFG Nondurable or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Production Line Operations Supervisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Production Line Operations Supervisor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$90,960	$44.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$87,170	$42.0	15%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$79,590	$38.0	5%

Production Line Operations Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Production Line Operations Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$69,300

Average $75,800/year

$81,400

$5,775

Average $6,317/month

$6,783

$1,333

Average $1,458/week

$1,565

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,400	$6,783	$1,565	$39
Average	$75,800	$6,317	$1,458	$36
25th Percentile	$69,300	$5,775	$1,333	$33

Production Line Operations Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

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