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How much does a first-line supervisors of production and operating worker make in Columbia?

$76,420a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $36.74 an hour or $6,368 a month.

Hourly
$36.74
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
112 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,730Median: $76,420Highest 10%: $105,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,730$23.91
25th$61,490$29.56
Median$76,420$36.74
75th$92,180$44.32
90th$105,600$50.76

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers.

Spartanburg, SC$92,070
Charleston, SC$79,990
Greenville, SC$76,650
Augusta, GA$75,570
Hilton Head Island, SC$75,370
Charlotte, NC$74,080
Sumter, SC$72,690
Florence, SC$72,560
Myrtle Beach, SC$62,800
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker salary in South Carolina First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$101,000
Power Plant Operator$79,600
Tool and Die Maker$70,620
Machinist$59,570
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,870
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,430
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,530
Paper Goods Machine Setter$51,010
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisors of production and operating worker make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $36.74 ($76,420 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make more in Columbia than the national average?

Yes: $76,420 against $74,450 nationally, 3% more.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $77,500, so Columbia pays 1% less.

Where does Columbia rank for first-line supervisors of production and operating worker pay?

112 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of production and operating worker make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,600 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.