Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salary in California

How much does a Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor make in California?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor in California is $80,619 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,864
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,651 to $86,505
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,306
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Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $86,505 $7,209 $1,664 $42
Average $80,619 $6,718 $1,550 $39
25th Percentile $73,651 $6,138 $1,416 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salaries

A Processing Equipment 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 Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Processing Equipment 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): $78,019
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,331
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,059
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,891
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,795
Levels Salary
Entry Level Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor$78,019
Intermediate Level Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor$78,331
Senior Level Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor$79,059
Specialist Level Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor$79,891
Expert Level Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor$80,795
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$78,331 < 2 yrs
$79,059 2-4 yrs
$79,891 5-8 yrs
$80,795 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Processing Equipment 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:

  • Los Angeles: $80,758
  • West Hollywood: $80,700
  • Dodgertown: $80,758

Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $88,901. While startup companies pay approximate $75,319.

Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$75,319
Growth Stage51~500$79,621
Established501~5000$85,891
Enterprise5000+$88,901

Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Processing Equipment 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, Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor positions in MFG Nondurable or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$96,743$47.020%
Aerospace & Defense$92,712$45.015%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$84,650$41.05%

Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Processing Equipment 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.

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$73,651
Average $80,619/year
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Average $6,718/month
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Average $39/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $86,505 $7,209 $1,664 $42
Average $80,619 $6,718 $1,550 $39
25th Percentile $73,651 $6,138 $1,416 $35

Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Production Senior Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $104,013 - a projected growth of 29% over your current level.

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