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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in North Carolina earned a median of $69,640 a year ($33.48 an hour) in May 2025, 6% below the national median of $74,450; 22,240 were employed there, ranking #42 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $69,640 | $74,450 |
| Mean annual wage | $72,480 | $76,600 |
| Median hourly wage | $33.48 | $35.79 |
| 10th percentile | $45,960 | $47,130 |
| 25th percentile | $56,790 | $58,630 |
| 75th percentile | $83,180 | $91,680 |
| 90th percentile | $101,030 | $108,750 |
| Employment | 22,240 | 673,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.501 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.04 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.