First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,240 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Boston earn between $67,990 and $101,250.
- $56K10th
- $68K25th
- $83KMedian
- $101K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,470 | $7,206 | $41.57 |
| Median | $82,660 | $6,888 | $39.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,990 | $5,666 | $32.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,250 | $8,438 | $48.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Boston earn 4% more than the Massachusetts average ($83,140) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($76,600). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $74,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $86,470 | $82,660 | $56,470 | $119,240 | 8,060 |
| Massachusetts | $83,140 | $79,920 | $52,530 | $114,800 | 12,390 |
| United States | $76,600 | $74,450 | $47,130 | $108,750 | 673,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $86,470, a single filer in Boston takes home about $65,658 a year, or $5,472 a month and $2,525 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $69,662 | $5,805 |
| Working in MA | $65,658 | $5,472 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $86,470 buys what about $79,868 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$86,470
- Barnstable$86,350
- Worcester$81,080
- Springfield$78,520
- Amherst$75,760
- Pittsfield$75,620
All First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Norwich, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,590).
- Norwich, CT$107,590
- Bremerton, WA$106,970
- Baton Rouge, LA$105,960
- Lexington Park, MD$100,730
- Lake Charles, LA$100,470
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in Boston: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make an hour in Boston?
$41.57 an hour on average, and $39.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of production and operating workers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of production and operating workers take-home pay in Boston?
About $65,658 a year ($5,472 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,470. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($76,600).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-1011; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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