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3rd shift supervisor salary

Average 3rd shift supervisor salary

$15.83

$32,932 yearly

Entry-level 3rd shift supervisor salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the 3rd Shift Supervisor Salary

The role of a 3rd Shift Supervisor is crucial in maintaining productivity and safety during overnight operations. As of October 2025, the average salary for this position is approximately $32,932 annually, translating to about $16 per hour. Factors such as industry, geographical location, and individual experience levels significantly influence earnings.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level supervisors may earn around $15.83 per hour, while those with more experience can command higher wages. For example, supervisors with extensive backgrounds may see salaries exceed $40,000 annually.

Top Paying Locations

3rd Shift Supervisors in cities with a high demand for skilled labor often receive more competitive salaries. Cities such as New York and San Francisco are known for offering higher pay due to the cost of living and demand for oversight in various sectors.

Career Opportunities

Supervisors can find positions in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, among others. With the right skills and experience, advancing to managerial roles or specific industry leadership positions is possible, paving the way for long-term career growth.

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Where can a 3rd Shift Supervisor earn more?

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Columbus, OH$40,360
Bowling Green, KY$31,539
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Clark County$46,123
Cargill$39,605

3rd shift supervisor salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level 3rd shift supervisor$32,500$15.61
Mid-level 3rd shift supervisor$41,100$19.75
Senior-level 3rd shift supervisor$41,600$20.01

Average 3rd shift supervisor salary by state

The highest-paying states for 3rd shift supervisors are Wyoming, New Hampshire, and North Dakota. The lowest average 3rd shift supervisor salary states are Georgia, West Virginia, and New Mexico.

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Highest paying states for 3rd shift supervisors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1North Dakota$43,535$20.93
2New Hampshire$43,748$21.03
3Wisconsin$38,299$18.41
4Minnesota$39,687$19.08
5Wyoming$48,872$23.50
6Michigan$35,969$17.29
7Maine$40,331$19.39
8Iowa$35,766$17.20
9Kansas$37,402$17.98
10Indiana$35,325$16.98
11Rhode Island$37,810$18.18
12Connecticut$39,783$19.13
13Pennsylvania$35,332$16.99
14New Jersey$38,238$18.38
15New York$38,400$18.46
16Nebraska$35,397$17.02
17Illinois$36,944$17.76
18Ohio$33,616$16.16
19District of Columbia$42,000$20.19
20Montana$35,711$17.17
21Idaho$37,407$17.98
22Washington$38,072$18.30
23Massachusetts$35,927$17.27
24Mississippi$33,529$16.12
25Alabama$34,745$16.70
26Colorado$37,586$18.07
27Missouri$33,887$16.29
28Delaware$35,005$16.83
29Kentucky$32,323$15.54
30Oregon$34,630$16.65
31Vermont$34,199$16.44
32Louisiana$34,042$16.37
33Maryland$35,210$16.93
34Alaska$33,456$16.08
35North Carolina$31,346$15.07
36Oklahoma$32,607$15.68
37California$34,449$16.56
38South Dakota$32,860$15.80
39Hawaii$35,689$17.16
40Utah$32,143$15.45
41Arizona$32,966$15.85
42South Carolina$30,776$14.80
43Tennessee$29,024$13.95
44Texas$31,586$15.19
45Virginia$33,275$16.00
46Georgia$30,592$14.71
47West Virginia$29,631$14.25
48Nevada$30,991$14.90
49New Mexico$29,300$14.09
50Arkansas$28,029$13.48
51Florida$26,155$12.57

Highest paying cities for 3rd shift supervisors

The highest-paying cities for 3rd shift supervisors are Portland, ME, Minneapolis, MN, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Portland, ME$40,360$19.40
2Minneapolis, MN$39,727$19.10
3New York, NY$38,382$18.45
4Newark, NJ$38,327$18.43
5Kansas City, KS$37,684$18.12
6Elkhart, IN$36,441$17.52
7Grand Rapids, MI$36,018$17.32
8Worcester, MA$35,983$17.30
9Frederick, MD$35,355$17.00
10Lancaster, PA$35,264$16.95
11Newark, DE$35,155$16.90
12Council Bluffs, IA$35,126$16.89
13Portland, OR$34,760$16.71
14Visalia, CA$34,743$16.70
15Montgomery, AL$34,422$16.55
16Kansas City, MO$34,114$16.40
17Columbus, OH$33,289$16.00
18Phoenix, AZ$33,031$15.88
19Coppell, TX$31,762$15.27
20Bowling Green, KY$31,539$15.16

3rd shift supervisor salary details

A 3rd shift supervisor's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average 3rd shift supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a 3rd shift supervisor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
75th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
Average$32,932$2,744$16
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying 3rd shift supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of 3rd shift supervisors are control supervisor, section supervisor, and production supervisor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Production Leader$44,563$3,714$21.42107,578
Field Operations Supervisor$55,952$4,663$26.90161,811
Planting Supervisor$41,894$3,491$20.1459,990
Control Supervisor$75,228$6,269$36.1763,707
Processing Supervisor$53,013$4,418$25.4968,640
Operation Supervisor$57,279$4,773$27.5494,116

Top companies hiring 3rd shift supervisors now:

  1. Staples jobs (89)
  2. CVS Health jobs (27)
  3. Tyson Foods jobs (16)
  4. Caterpillar jobs (16)
  5. Meijer jobs (25)

Which companies pay 3rd shift supervisors the most?

3rd shift supervisor salaries at Clark County and BD are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average 3rd shift supervisor salary at companies like Warn Industries and Northrop Grumman are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Clark County$46,123$22.17
2BD$44,512$21.40
3Warn Industries$42,474$20.42
4Northrop Grumman$42,206$20.29
5Rich Products$41,485$19.94
6University of Wisconsin System$41,123$19.77
7Schneider Electric Industrial Services$40,846$19.64
8Regeneron$40,680$19.56
9Energizer Holdings$40,604$19.52
10PepsiCo$40,601$19.52
11NBCUniversal$40,453$19.45
12General Electric$40,420$19.43
13Hyster-Yale$40,260$19.36
14ALDI USA$40,207$19.33
15Church & Dwight Co.$40,188$19.32
16Hain Celestial$40,090$19.27
17Pella$40,021$19.24
18TreeHouse Foods$39,770$19.12
19Post Holdings$39,725$19.10
20Cargill$39,605$19.04

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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3rd Shift Supervisor salary by industry

The average 3rd shift supervisor salary varies across industries:

  • The average 3rd shift supervisor salary in the transportation industry is $35,104, the highest of any industry.
  • The average 3rd shift supervisor salary in the finance industry is $34,131.
  • 3rd shift supervisors in the professional industry earn an average salary of $29,583, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for 3rd shift supervisors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Transportation$35,104$16.88
2Retail$34,131$16.41
3Manufacturing$32,725$15.73
4Energy$30,209$14.52
5Professional$29,583$14.22

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3rd shift supervisor salary trends

The average 3rd shift supervisor salary has risen by $4,810 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average 3rd shift supervisor earned $28,122 annually, but today, they earn $32,932 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for 3rd shift supervisors over the last decade.

Compare 3rd shift supervisor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average 3rd shift supervisor salary over time

Compare 3rd shift supervisor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

3rd shift supervisor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$32,900$15.83+2.5%
2024$32,100$15.44+1.5%
2023$31,700$15.22+2.6%
2022$30,800$14.83+1.9%
2021$30,300$14.56+2.5%

Recently added 3rd shift supervisor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
SmithfieldfoodsMaintenance-3Rd ShiftSioux Center, IA06/30/2025$56,558
Universal Logistics Holdings3Rd Shift ForkliftIndianapolis, IN06/29/2025$35,479
Universal Logistics Holdings3Rd Shift ForkliftConley, GA06/29/2025$37,566
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Pilgrim's Pride CorpSanitation 3Rd ShiftWaco, TX06/28/2025$35,917
Adecco Us, Inc.3Rd Shift Supervisor-DirectGreenville, SC06/28/2025$62,610
Sew-Eurodrive-USAAssembly 3Rd ShiftTroy, OH06/27/2025$35,479
Conagra Foods3Rd Shift Junior SanitationDenver, CO06/27/2025$49,045
Industrias Bachoco, S.A. de C.VSanitation 3Rd Shift-Albertville (80800246)Albertville, AL06/27/2025$27,653
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