First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,270 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Providence earn between $61,630 and $98,760.
- $48K10th
- $62K25th
- $79KMedian
- $99K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,900 | $6,825 | $39.38 |
| Median | $78,680 | $6,557 | $37.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,630 | $5,136 | $29.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,760 | $8,230 | $47.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Providence earn 4% less than the Rhode Island average ($85,280) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($76,600). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $74,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $81,900 | $78,680 | $48,010 | $124,270 | 3,990 |
| Rhode Island | $85,280 | $81,650 | $48,080 | $133,180 | 2,660 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $81,900, a single filer in Providence takes home about $63,992 a year, or $5,333 a month and $2,461 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $63,992 | $5,333 |
| Working in MA | $62,672 | $5,223 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $81,900 buys what about $80,473 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$107,590
- Worcester, MA$81,080
- Boston, MA$86,470
- Barnstable, MA$86,350
- Hartford, CT$85,210
- Springfield, MA$78,520
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 Providence: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make an hour in Providence?
$39.38 an hour on average, and $37.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of production and operating workers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of production and operating workers take-home pay in Providence?
About $63,992 a year ($5,333 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,900. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.29, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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