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It seems like lead supervisors are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for lead supervisors aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for lead supervisors. We found that Michigan is the best state in the nation for lead supervisors, and people in Dartmouth earn the most in the field.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for lead supervisors.If you are currently seeking employment as a lead supervisor, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for lead supervisors in 2026
1. Michigan
Total lead supervisor jobs: 2,058 Average annual salary: $54,034 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 2.24
2. Ohio
Total lead supervisor jobs: 1,404 Average annual salary: $52,552 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
3. Massachusetts
Total lead supervisor jobs: 886 Average annual salary: $57,643 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
4. Mississippi
Total lead supervisor jobs: 250 Average annual salary: $48,787 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 1
5. New Hampshire
Total lead supervisor jobs: 193 Average annual salary: $50,485 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
6. Virginia
Total lead supervisor jobs: 880 Average annual salary: $54,742 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 0.79
7. Connecticut
Total lead supervisor jobs: 342 Average annual salary: $52,440 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
8. Pennsylvania
Total lead supervisor jobs: 1,245 Average annual salary: $48,727 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
9. Wisconsin
Total lead supervisor jobs: 760 Average annual salary: $46,082 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
10. New York
Total lead supervisor jobs: 1,268 Average annual salary: $52,990 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a lead supervisor
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a lead supervisor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $54,034 | $30,000 | 9,962,311 | 2,058 |
| 2 | Ohio | $52,552 | $30,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,404 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $57,643 | $32,000 | 6,859,819 | 886 |
| 4 | Mississippi | $48,787 | $29,000 | 2,984,100 | 250 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $50,485 | $28,000 | 1,342,795 | 193 |
| 6 | Virginia | $54,742 | $30,000 | 8,470,020 | 880 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $52,440 | $29,000 | 3,588,184 | 342 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $48,727 | $27,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,245 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $46,082 | $27,000 | 5,795,483 | 760 |
| 10 | New York | $52,990 | $29,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,268 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $51,728 | $34,000 | 579,315 | 48 |
| 12 | Arizona | $47,613 | $28,000 | 7,016,270 | 606 |
| 13 | California | $52,051 | $30,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,993 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $44,334 | $27,000 | 3,930,864 | 507 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $57,747 | $32,000 | 693,972 | 119 |
| 16 | Maryland | $50,645 | $28,000 | 6,052,177 | 627 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $45,788 | $27,000 | 5,024,369 | 445 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $46,517 | $28,000 | 1,427,538 | 167 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $48,715 | $27,000 | 1,059,639 | 86 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $40,526 | $25,000 | 869,666 | 295 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $42,622 | $25,000 | 4,454,189 | 492 |
| 22 | Iowa | $42,533 | $26,000 | 3,145,711 | 447 |
| 23 | Arkansas | $41,496 | $25,000 | 3,004,279 | 445 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $46,382 | $27,000 | 4,684,333 | 231 |
| 25 | Delaware | $47,947 | $26,000 | 961,939 | 100 |
| 26 | Alabama | $44,235 | $26,000 | 4,874,747 | 350 |
| 27 | Georgia | $43,748 | $26,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,006 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $44,715 | $25,000 | 1,815,857 | 109 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $47,632 | $26,000 | 9,005,644 | 701 |
| 30 | Idaho | $40,041 | $25,000 | 1,716,943 | 321 |
| 31 | Maine | $41,562 | $24,000 | 1,335,907 | 145 |
| 32 | Illinois | $42,622 | $25,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,210 |
| 33 | Montana | $39,738 | $26,000 | 1,050,493 | 201 |
| 34 | Nevada | $38,723 | $23,000 | 2,998,039 | 554 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $41,129 | $23,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,058 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $39,752 | $24,000 | 2,088,070 | 320 |
| 37 | Indiana | $39,088 | $23,000 | 6,666,818 | 964 |
| 38 | Missouri | $38,917 | $23,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,294 |
| 39 | Texas | $40,915 | $24,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,065 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $37,721 | $23,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,626 |
| 41 | Kansas | $37,703 | $23,000 | 2,913,123 | 574 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $39,453 | $25,000 | 755,393 | 88 |
| 43 | Utah | $39,724 | $25,000 | 3,101,833 | 267 |
| 44 | Colorado | $40,480 | $26,000 | 5,607,154 | 497 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $35,114 | $22,000 | 1,920,076 | 413 |
| 46 | Florida | $39,639 | $23,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,406 |
| 47 | Alaska | $33,559 | $23,000 | 739,795 | 133 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $35,713 | $21,000 | 6,715,984 | 686 |
| 49 | Washington | $39,233 | $24,000 | 7,405,743 | 562 |
| 50 | Oregon | $37,864 | $23,000 | 4,142,776 | 327 |
| 51 | Vermont | $35,643 | $20,000 | 623,657 | 70 |
Highest paying states for lead supervisors
| Rank | State | Avg. Lead Supervisor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $54,034 |
| 2 | Ohio | $52,552 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $57,643 |
| 4 | Mississippi | $48,787 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $50,485 |
| 6 | Virginia | $54,742 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $52,440 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $48,727 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $46,082 |
| 10 | New York | $52,990 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $51,728 |
| 12 | Arizona | $47,613 |
| 13 | California | $52,051 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $44,334 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $57,747 |
| 16 | Maryland | $50,645 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $45,788 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $46,517 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $48,715 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $40,526 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $42,622 |
| 22 | Iowa | $42,533 |
| 23 | Arkansas | $41,496 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $46,382 |
| 25 | Delaware | $47,947 |
| 26 | Alabama | $44,235 |
| 27 | Georgia | $43,748 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $44,715 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $47,632 |
| 30 | Idaho | $40,041 |
| 31 | Maine | $41,562 |
| 32 | Illinois | $42,622 |
| 33 | Montana | $39,738 |
| 34 | Nevada | $38,723 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $41,129 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $39,752 |
| 37 | Indiana | $39,088 |
| 38 | Missouri | $38,917 |
| 39 | Texas | $40,915 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $37,721 |
| 41 | Kansas | $37,703 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $39,453 |
| 43 | Utah | $39,724 |
| 44 | Colorado | $40,480 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $35,114 |
| 46 | Florida | $39,639 |
| 47 | Alaska | $33,559 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $35,713 |
| 49 | Washington | $39,233 |
| 50 | Oregon | $37,864 |
| 51 | Vermont | $35,643 |
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Updated January 8, 2025