SOC 51-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers — Saginaw
Saginaw, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $75,710, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Saginaw, MI tracks the national median of $74,450 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $75,710, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Saginaw, MI tracks the national median of $74,450 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,940 at the tenth percentile to more than $103,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,510 to $95,730.
The area has 400 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.17 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $76,470. Of the 282 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 70th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,940 | −37.0% |
| 25th | $58,510 | −21.4% |
| Median (50th) | $75,710 | +1.7% |
| 75th | $95,730 | +28.6% |
| 90th | $103,620 | +39.2% |
| Mean | $76,510 | +2.8% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $76,470 | 150 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $75,490 | 10,380 | |
| 3 | Monroe | $75,230 | 350 | |
| 4 | Muskegon | $74,850 | 530 | |
| 5 | Bay City | $74,610 | 260 | |
| 6 | Jackson | $74,090 | 510 | |
| 7 | Niles | $72,720 | 480 | |
| 8 | Lansing | $70,600 | 770 | |
| 9 | Battle Creek | $67,690 | 630 | |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | $67,470 | 650 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Saginaw run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $75,710 goes as far as $78,701 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,701US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,710 a year, 1.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,940 to $103,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 400 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $76,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Saginaw, MI?
The median annual wage is $75,710, or $36.40 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 Saginaw, MI is 1.7% higher. 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 Saginaw, MI earns more than $103,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,940 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 Midland, at $76,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 400 jobs in this occupation in Saginaw, MI. 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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