SOC 51-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers — North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) · 10 metro areas compared
In North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH the median wage is $64,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH the median wage is $64,940. That is 12.8% lower than the national median of $74,450. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $56,160 and $79,260. The lowest tenth earn under $47,520, while the highest tenth earn more than $94,480.
Employment stands at 2,850, or 11.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Lima leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,350. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 116th of 436 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,520 | −36.2% |
| 25th | $56,160 | −24.6% |
| Median (50th) | $64,940 | −12.8% |
| 75th | $79,260 | +6.5% |
| 90th | $94,480 | +26.9% |
| Mean | $69,250 | −7.0% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lima | $76,350 | 460 | |
| 2 | Sandusky | $76,120 | 340 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $75,880 | 5,930 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $74,110 | 5,970 | |
| 5 | Columbus | $74,090 | 3,790 | |
| 6 | Toledo | $71,920 | 1,930 | |
| 7 | Canton | $71,310 | 1,110 | |
| 8 | Akron | $70,830 | 1,720 | |
| 9 | Springfield | $69,760 | 350 | |
| 10 | Dayton | $68,080 | 2,010 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $64,940 goes as far as $69,978 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,978US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,940 a year, 12.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,520 to $94,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,850 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lima, at $76,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH?
The median annual wage is $64,940, or $31.22 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 North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH is 12.8% 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 North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH earns more than $94,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,520 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 Lima, at $76,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,850 jobs in this occupation in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH. 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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