SOC 51-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers — Florence
Florence, SC · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Florence, SC is $72,560 per year, close to the national median of $74,450 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Florence, SC is $72,560 per year, close to the national median of $74,450 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $60,300 and $94,340. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,030 and the ninetieth at $119,690.
The area has 680 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.76 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Spartanburg records the highest median at $92,070. Of the 285 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 68th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,030 | −32.8% |
| 25th | $60,300 | −19.0% |
| Median (50th) | $72,560 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $94,340 | +26.7% |
| 90th | $119,690 | +60.8% |
| Mean | $77,830 | +4.5% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartanburg | $92,070 | 2,380 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $79,990 | 1,530 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $76,650 | 2,810 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $76,420 | 1,860 | |
| 5 | Hilton Head Island | $75,370 | 140 | |
| 6 | Sumter | $72,690 | 340 | |
| 7 | Myrtle Beach | $62,800 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florence run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $72,560 goes as far as $77,439 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,439US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,560 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,030 to $119,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 680 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Spartanburg, at $92,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Florence, SC?
The median annual wage is $72,560, or $34.88 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 $74,450, so pay in Florence, SC is 2.5% 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 Florence, SC earns more than $119,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,030 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 Spartanburg, at $92,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 680 jobs in this occupation in Florence, SC. 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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