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Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators vs. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operatorss earn a median salary of $40,100/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn $71,190/year - a difference of $31,090. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Median salary
$40,100
$71,190
Hourly rate
$19.28/hr
$34.23/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$30,840
$45,790
Senior level (90th %)
$69,290
$106,960
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
5,550
685,140
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
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