SOC 51-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers — Northwestern Wisconsin
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI is $63,240 per year, 15.1% below the national median of $74,450.
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 Northwestern Wisconsin, WI is $63,240 per year, 15.1% below the national median of $74,450. Half of workers earn between $52,610 and $78,660. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,570 and the ninetieth at $93,430.
The area has 550 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 11.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Appleton records the highest median at $77,240. Of the 236 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 71st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,570 | −33.4% |
| 25th | $52,610 | −29.3% |
| Median (50th) | $63,240 | −15.1% |
| 75th | $78,660 | +5.7% |
| 90th | $93,430 | +25.5% |
| Mean | $68,540 | −7.9% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleton | $77,240 | 1,240 | |
| 2 | Sheboygan | $76,710 | 1,050 | |
| 3 | Madison | $76,700 | 2,000 | |
| 4 | Green Bay | $76,350 | 1,850 | |
| 5 | Oshkosh | $76,160 | 1,040 | |
| 6 | Milwaukee | $75,660 | 6,230 | |
| 7 | Racine | $74,670 | 810 | |
| 8 | Wausau | $73,790 | 1,000 | |
| 9 | Janesville | $73,440 | 670 | |
| 10 | La Crosse | $71,110 | 480 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $63,240 goes as far as $67,205 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,205US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,240 a year, 15.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,570 to $93,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 550 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Appleton, at $77,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $63,240, or $30.41 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 Northwestern Wisconsin, WI is 15.1% 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 $93,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,570 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 Appleton, at $77,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 550 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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