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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Washington

First-line supervisors of production and operating workers directly oversee the day-to-day activities of production staff in manufacturing plants, factories, and processing facilities. They coordinate tasks, monitor quality and safety, and ensure workers follow procedures and meet production targets In Washington the median pay is $79,310 a year, 7% above the national median of $74,450.

$79,310median pay in Washington, per year

$63,510–$98,690middle half earn

14,500employed in Washington

$74,450U.S. median, for comparison

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingTime ManagementManagement of Personnel ResourcesCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordination

Knowledge areas

Production and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)

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Licenses and training in Washington

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay in other states

Wyoming · $90,390 Connecticut · $83,150 Rhode Island · $81,650 New Jersey · $81,110 District of Columbia · $80,030 Massachusetts · $79,920 New Hampshire · $79,310 Delaware · $79,100 Maine · $78,970 Colorado · $78,890

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O*NET-SOC 51-1011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.