What are the main factors that influence a Processing Equipment 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 Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor?

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

How does experience change A Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor's salary?

A Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,632 for beginners, reaching about $72,587 at mid-level, and approach $74,181 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor?

Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $80,926, California $80,619, Massachusetts $79,545. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Field Equipment Operations Supervisor: $112,970; Water/Wastewater Processing Plant Supervisor: $95,010; Policy Processing Operations Supervisor: $94,000; Policy Processing Supervisor: $93,994; Chemical Process Equipment Operations Supervisor: $90,200.

Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salary in Delaware

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor in Delaware is $74,019 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,343
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,621 to $79,423
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,796

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Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,423	$6,619	$1,527	$38
Average	$74,019	$6,168	$1,423	$36
25th Percentile	$67,621	$5,635	$1,300	$33

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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): $71,632
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,918
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,587
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,351
Expert (over 8 years): $74,181

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor	$71,632
Intermediate Level Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor	$71,918
Senior Level Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor	$72,587
Specialist Level Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor	$73,351
Expert Level Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor	$74,181

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How Do Processing Equipment 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 Processing Equipment Operations Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,926.
California: $80,619.
Massachusetts: $79,545.

District of Columbia $80,926 California $80,619 Massachusetts $79,545 Washington $79,253 New Jersey $79,223 Alaska $79,121 Connecticut $78,112 New York $77,703

Hawaii $76,395 Rhode Island $75,781 Maryland $75,364 Minnesota $74,794 Colorado $74,575 Illinois $74,502 Oregon $74,224 Delaware $74,019

New Hampshire $73,891 Virginia $73,603 Pennsylvania $72,762 Nevada $72,338 North Dakota $72,199 Michigan $71,980 Wisconsin $71,900 Vermont $71,739

Texas $71,293 Maine $71,264 Arizona $71,220 Ohio $71,169 Georgia $70,496 Indiana $70,160 Wyoming $70,094 Utah $69,992

Iowa $69,948 Kansas $69,597 Louisiana $69,495 North Carolina $69,458 Missouri $69,444 Florida $69,159 Montana $69,005 Nebraska $68,859

Kentucky $68,779 South Carolina $68,486 Tennessee $68,304 Idaho $68,230 New Mexico $67,697 Oklahoma $67,580 Alabama $67,149 South Dakota $66,425

Arkansas $66,030 West Virginia $65,818 Mississippi $65,183

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:

Lincoln: $73,686
Little Creek: $74,225
Magnolia: $74,119

Lincoln, DE $73,686 Little Creek, DE $74,225 Magnolia, DE $74,119 Milford, DE $73,873 Marydel, DE $73,994 Millsboro, DE $73,377 Millville, DE $73,490 Milton, DE $73,617

Nassau, DE $73,671 Ocean View, DE $73,478 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,619 Seaford, DE $73,660 Selbyville, DE $73,356 Smyrna, DE $74,277 Viola, DE $73,934 Woodside, DE $74,133

Bear, DE $73,962 Newark, DE $73,934 Claymont, DE $74,086 Delaware City, DE $74,008 Hockessin, DE $73,928 Kirkwood, DE $73,994 Middletown, DE $74,023 Montchanin, DE $73,945

New Castle, DE $73,956 Odessa, DE $74,059 Port Penn, DE $74,109 Rockland, DE $73,952 Saint Georges, DE $74,000 Townsend, DE $74,114 Winterthur, DE $73,961 Lewes, DE $73,646

Wilmington, DE $73,932 Dover, DE $74,225 Dover Afb, DE $73,834 Bethany Beach, DE $73,400 Bethel, DE $73,476 Bridgeville, DE $73,649 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,016 Cheswold, DE $74,201

Clayton, DE $74,203 Dagsboro, DE $73,349 Delmar, DE $73,231 Ellendale, DE $73,454 Felton, DE $73,867 Fenwick Island, DE $73,365 Frankford, DE $73,237 Frederica, DE $73,940

Georgetown, DE $73,321 Greenwood, DE $73,661 Harbeson, DE $73,399 Harrington, DE $73,774 Hartly, DE $74,003 Houston, DE $73,668 Kenton, DE $74,207 Laurel, DE $73,277

Yorklyn, DE $73,950

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 $81,623. While startup companies pay approximate $69,153.

Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$69,153
Growth Stage	51~500	$73,103
Established	501~5000	$78,859
Enterprise	5000+	$81,623

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	$88,823	$43.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$85,122	$41.0	15%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$77,720	$37.0	5%

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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$67,621

Average $74,019/year

$79,423

$5,635

Average $6,168/month

$6,619

$1,300

Average $1,423/week

$1,527

$33

Average $36/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,423	$6,619	$1,527	$38
Average	$74,019	$6,168	$1,423	$36
25th Percentile	$67,621	$5,635	$1,300	$33

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 $95,498 - a projected growth of 29% over your current level.

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