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

$65,990a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $31.73 an hour or $5,499 a month.

Hourly
$31.73
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
302 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,550Median: $65,990Highest 10%: $109,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,550$20.46
25th$52,000$25.00
Median$65,990$31.73
75th$86,660$41.66
90th$109,400$52.59

Other cities in Tennessee

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

Kingsport, TN$76,820
Clarksville, TN$73,300
Chattanooga, TN$70,660
Nashville, TN$70,470
Morristown, TN$69,450
Knoxville, TN$64,300
Jackson, TN$63,550
Johnson City, TN$60,880
Cleveland, TN$58,120
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker salary in Tennessee First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
Gas Plant Operator$66,560
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$54,460
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $31.73 ($65,990 a year).

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

No: $65,990 against $74,450 nationally, 11% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $65,310, so Memphis pays 1% more.

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

302 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,400 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.