SOC 39-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers — Northwestern Wisconsin
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $46,370, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI tracks the national median of $48,590 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,370, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI tracks the national median of $48,590 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,890 to $55,850.
Employment stands at 60, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Sheboygan records the highest median at $48,100. Of the 236 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 155th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,810 | −24.2% |
| 25th | $38,890 | −20.0% |
| Median (50th) | $46,370 | −4.6% |
| 75th | $55,850 | +14.9% |
| 90th | $67,810 | +39.6% |
| Mean | $49,810 | +2.5% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheboygan | $48,100 | 80 | |
| 2 | Madison | $47,310 | 700 | |
| 3 | Appleton | $47,130 | 160 | |
| 4 | La Crosse | $46,790 | 150 | |
| 5 | Milwaukee | $46,700 | 1,430 | |
| 6 | Janesville | $45,990 | 100 | |
| 7 | Oshkosh | $45,890 | 170 | |
| 8 | Kenosha | $45,620 | 110 | |
| 9 | Green Bay | $45,420 | 250 | |
| 10 | Racine | $45,110 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $46,370 goes as far as $49,277 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,277US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,370 a year, 4.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,810 to $67,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sheboygan, at $48,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $46,370, or $22.30 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,590, so pay in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI is 4.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI earns more than $67,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sheboygan, at $48,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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