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Job outlook for operation supervisors in the United States
Operation supervisor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected operation supervisor job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 189,200 new jobs for operation supervisors are projected over the next decade.
Operation supervisor salaries have increased 9% for operation supervisors in the last 5 years.
There are over 55,501 operation supervisors currently employed in the United States.
There are 94,116 active operation supervisor job openings in the US.
The average operation supervisor salary is $57,279.
Are operation supervisor jobs in demand?
Operation Supervisor job and salary trends over time
Operation Supervisor jobs over time
Operation Supervisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,501 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 52,113 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 54,618 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 53,779 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 52,786 | 0.02% |
Average operation supervisor salary over time
Operation Supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,279 | $27.54 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $55,875 | $26.86 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $55,064 | $26.47 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $53,652 | $25.79 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $52,658 | $25.32 | +2.6% |
Operation Supervisor jobs by state
Most common states for operation supervisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 925 | 14% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 455 | 14% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 882 | 13% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 749 | 13% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 177 | 13% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 89 | 13% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,344 | 12% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 688 | 12% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 484 | 11% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 218 | 11% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,281 | 10% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,238 | 10% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,064 | 10% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 997 | 10% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 675 | 10% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 626 | 10% |
| 17 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 606 | 10% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 300 | 10% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 64 | 10% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 264 | 9% |
Most common cities for operation supervisors
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerstown | 5 | 12% | $58,846 |
| 2 | Severn | 5 | 11% | $59,293 |
| 3 | Atlanta | 13 | 3% | $55,086 |
| 4 | Orlando | 7 | 3% | $55,789 |
| 5 | Worcester | 6 | 3% | $61,907 |
| 6 | Rockford | 5 | 3% | $60,067 |
| 7 | Baltimore | 11 | 2% | $59,257 |
| 8 | Boston | 11 | 2% | $60,558 |
| 9 | Birmingham | 4 | 2% | $55,725 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 16 | 1% | $59,273 |
| 11 | San Diego | 15 | 1% | $63,564 |
| 12 | Indianapolis | 11 | 1% | $56,749 |
| 13 | San Francisco | 9 | 1% | $69,066 |
| 14 | Detroit | 6 | 1% | $54,288 |
| 15 | Jacksonville | 6 | 1% | $55,177 |
| 16 | Denver | 5 | 1% | $64,297 |
| 17 | Washington | 5 | 1% | $72,089 |
| 18 | Los Angeles | 19 | 0% | $64,771 |
| 19 | Chicago | 12 | 0% | $60,256 |
Operation Supervisor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of operation supervisor experts
Murray State University
Dr. Ben Littlepage
ProfessorMurray State University
Educational Administration And Supervision
What will help Operation Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Dr. Ben Littlepage: Salary is maximized when leaders are sought after. Leaders who pursue meaningful experiences and remain 'market ready' are viewed as an asset to any organization. Leaders must carefully consider where the field is moving and respond.