First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Merced, CA make a median of $78,490 a year, or about $37.74 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $121K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.28), that's roughly $79,864 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,503/month, or 29.3% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $78K get you in Merced?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Merced’s Regional Price Parity (98.28). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Merced
First-line supervisors of production and operating workers pay in Merced tracks closely to the national median, $78K locally vs. $74K nationwide, a 5% difference. Rent runs $1,503/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 30% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 98.28) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in metros near Merced, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $75K | $66K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $71K | $67K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $92K | $79K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $79K | $71K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Merced, CA
Entry-level first-line supervisors of production and operating workers (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K. Top earners bring in $121K or more, a $72K spread from bottom to top.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $90K | +21% | 1,470 |
| Connecticut | $83K | +12% | 9,150 |
| Rhode Island | $82K | +10% | 2,660 |
| New Jersey | $81K | +9% | 15,040 |
| District of Columbia | $80K | +7% | 350 |
| Massachusetts | $80K | +7% | 12,390 |
| New Hampshire | $79K | +7% | 3,000 |
| Washington | $79K | +7% | 14,500 |
| Delaware | $79K | +6% | 1,450 |
| Maine | $79K | +6% | 2,970 |
| Colorado | $79K | +6% | 9,580 |
| New York | $79K | +6% | 20,830 |
| Minnesota | $79K | +6% | 13,380 |
| Maryland | $79K | +5% | 6,100 |
| Alaska | $78K | +5% | 1,110 |
| Louisiana | $78K | +4% | 9,350 |
| South Carolina | $78K | +4% | 14,570 |
| California | $77K | +3% | 48,550 |
| North Dakota | $76K | +3% | 1,650 |
| Vermont | $76K | +1% | 1,000 |
| Arizona | $75K | +1% | 8,720 |
| Illinois | $75K | +1% | 29,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $75K | +1% | 28,900 |
| Wisconsin | $75K | +1% | 25,500 |
| Iowa | $75K | +0% | 10,130 |
| Kansas | $74K | +0% | 7,980 |
| Virginia | $74K | -0% | 13,530 |
| Indiana | $74K | -1% | 26,870 |
| Oregon | $74K | -1% | 8,180 |
| Missouri | $73K | -2% | 15,430 |
| Alabama | $73K | -2% | 20,670 |
| South Dakota | $73K | -2% | 1,930 |
| Kentucky | $72K | -3% | 13,820 |
| Nebraska | $72K | -3% | 6,040 |
| Michigan | $72K | -3% | 26,650 |
| Ohio | $72K | -3% | 31,980 |
| Hawaii | $72K | -3% | 1,500 |
| Utah | $71K | -4% | 9,040 |
| Idaho | $71K | -5% | 3,900 |
| Texas | $70K | -6% | 58,930 |
| Oklahoma | $70K | -6% | 9,570 |
| North Carolina | $70K | -6% | 22,240 |
| Georgia | $69K | -7% | 26,190 |
| West Virginia | $69K | -7% | 3,120 |
| Montana | $69K | -8% | 1,860 |
| Mississippi | $69K | -8% | 8,230 |
| Nevada | $68K | -8% | 3,600 |
| Tennessee | $65K | -12% | 18,960 |
| New Mexico | $65K | -13% | 2,520 |
| Florida | $64K | -14% | 27,710 |
| Arkansas | $63K | -15% | 11,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a first-line supervisors of production and operating worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Merced?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $78K, rent takes 30% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,503/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,500/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Merced?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new first-line supervisors of production and operating workers typically earn — is $49K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,923/month. At HUD’s $1,503/month FMR, rent would take 51% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is first-line supervisors of production and operating worker a high-paying job in Merced?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $78K locally vs. $74K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Merced compare to the national average for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers?
Merced pays $78K median vs. the U.S. average of $74K — that’s +5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.28), the purchasing-power equivalent is $80K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make in Merced, CA?
The median is $78,490 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,720, and experienced first-line supervisors of production and operating workers can clear $120,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $78K enough to live in Merced?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,014/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,503/month, which eats 30% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a first-line supervisors of production and operating workers salary go in Merced?
Merced has a Regional Price Parity of 98.28 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of production and operating workers salary is worth about $79,864 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.