First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay range in Dayton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,610 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Dayton earn between $59,790 and $80,310.
- $49K10th
- $60K25th
- $68KMedian
- $80K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,960 | $5,997 | $34.60 |
| Median | $68,080 | $5,673 | $32.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,790 | $4,982 | $28.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,310 | $6,692 | $38.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay in Dayton vs. Ohio and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Dayton earn about the same as the Ohio average ($73,300) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($76,600). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $74,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $71,960 | $68,080 | $48,890 | $98,610 | 2,010 |
| Ohio | $73,300 | $72,160 | $48,320 | $99,960 | 31,980 |
| 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 Dayton
On the average salary of $71,960, a single filer in Dayton takes home about $56,118 a year, or $4,677 a month and $2,158 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Dayton a good place for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dayton area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $71,960 buys what about $77,632 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Dayton ($49,980). A typical home costs $186,200, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Dayton ranks 7th of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job; Lima pays the most ($77,900).
- Lima$77,900
- Cincinnati$76,910
- Sandusky$76,550
- Columbus$75,110
- Cleveland$74,540
- Toledo$74,230
- Dayton$71,960
- Akron$71,950
- Canton$71,450
- Springfield$67,960
All First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salaries in Ohio
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 Dayton: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make an hour in Dayton?
$34.60 an hour on average, and $32.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of production and operating workers salary in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of production and operating workers take-home pay in Dayton?
About $56,118 a year ($4,677 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,960. Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers earn more in Dayton than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH (19430). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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). Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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