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A Section Supervisor plays a vital role in managing teams across various sectors, such as manufacturing, retail, and logistics. As of October 2025, the average salary for this position is $67,204 annually, or $32 per hour. Salaries can vary based on several factors, including geographic location, industry type, and years of experience.
Entry-level section supervisors can expect to earn lower salaries, while those with more experience and specialized skills tend to command higher wages. For instance, supervisors with over ten years of experience can see salaries exceeding $80,000 annually.
Regionally, section supervisors in states like California and Texas report higher average salaries compared to their counterparts in other areas. Understanding these regional differences can aid job seekers in targeting locations that offer better compensation.
For individuals interested in this career path, numerous job openings exist across various industries. Websites like Zippia provide comprehensive listings, helping candidates find roles that match their skills and salary expectations.
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| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level section supervisor | $66,300 | $31.86 |
| Mid-level section supervisor | $83,800 | $40.29 |
| Senior-level section supervisor | $84,900 | $40.83 |
The highest-paying states for section supervisors are Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. The lowest average section supervisor salary states are Georgia, Hawaii, and Texas.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $101,045 | $48.58 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $106,580 | $51.24 |
| 3 | Ohio | $87,331 | $41.99 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $96,482 | $46.39 |
| 5 | Michigan | $85,044 | $40.89 |
| 6 | Maine | $93,443 | $44.92 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $75,679 | $36.38 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $93,322 | $44.87 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $80,788 | $38.84 |
| 10 | New York | $88,467 | $42.53 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $85,953 | $41.32 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $82,390 | $39.61 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $90,083 | $43.31 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $96,862 | $46.57 |
| 15 | Vermont | $79,445 | $38.19 |
| 16 | Nevada | $72,119 | $34.67 |
| 17 | Indiana | $70,792 | $34.03 |
| 18 | Delaware | $82,613 | $39.72 |
| 19 | Washington | $83,985 | $40.38 |
| 20 | Maryland | $82,454 | $39.64 |
| 21 | Iowa | $69,364 | $33.35 |
| 22 | Illinois | $73,978 | $35.57 |
| 23 | Oregon | $78,977 | $37.97 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $73,835 | $35.50 |
| 25 | Arizona | $71,612 | $34.43 |
| 26 | Kansas | $69,158 | $33.25 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $70,071 | $33.69 |
| 28 | California | $77,633 | $37.32 |
| 29 | Virginia | $76,746 | $36.90 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $65,414 | $31.45 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $63,869 | $30.71 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $68,032 | $32.71 |
| 33 | Idaho | $69,965 | $33.64 |
| 34 | Colorado | $71,475 | $34.36 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $60,031 | $28.86 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $63,562 | $30.56 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $64,520 | $31.02 |
| 38 | Montana | $68,465 | $32.92 |
| 39 | Utah | $66,445 | $31.94 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $66,325 | $31.89 |
| 41 | Missouri | $58,754 | $28.25 |
| 42 | Georgia | $56,253 | $27.04 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $55,779 | $26.82 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $62,160 | $29.88 |
| 45 | Texas | $55,396 | $26.63 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $59,717 | $28.71 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $59,300 | $28.51 |
| 48 | Alabama | $54,104 | $26.01 |
| 49 | Florida | $53,121 | $25.54 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $50,723 | $24.39 |
| 51 | Alaska | $56,458 | $27.14 |
The highest-paying cities for section supervisors are Needham, MA, Washington, DC, and Akron, OH.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Needham, MA | $109,466 | $52.63 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $98,908 | $47.55 |
| 3 | Akron, OH | $91,325 | $43.91 |
| 4 | Hackensack, NJ | $87,258 | $41.95 |
| 5 | Marysville, WA | $84,509 | $40.63 |
| 6 | Reno, NV | $76,823 | $36.93 |
| 7 | Oxnard, CA | $76,808 | $36.93 |
| 8 | Meridian, ID | $71,143 | $34.20 |
| 9 | Winston-Salem, NC | $70,938 | $34.10 |
| 10 | Decatur, IL | $68,948 | $33.15 |
| 11 | Des Moines, IA | $67,688 | $32.54 |
| 12 | Frankfort, KY | $66,538 | $31.99 |
| 13 | Omaha, NE | $64,537 | $31.03 |
| 14 | Lubbock, TX | $58,901 | $28.32 |
| 15 | Kansas City, MO | $57,843 | $27.81 |
| 16 | Stockbridge, GA | $55,949 | $26.90 |
| 17 | Huntsville, AL | $55,790 | $26.82 |
| 18 | Tallahassee, FL | $53,372 | $25.66 |
A section supervisor's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $136,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $136,000 | $11,333 | $65 |
| 75th Percentile | $97,000 | $8,083 | $47 |
| Average | $67,204 | $5,600 | $32 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
The highest paying types of section supervisors are section manager, section leader, and section chief.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Assurance Supervisor | $66,145 | $5,512 | $31.80 | 82,301 |
| Section Chief | $78,816 | $6,568 | $37.89 | 13,655 |
| Section Manager | $95,857 | $7,988 | $46.08 | 293,821 |
| Section Leader | $93,587 | $7,799 | $44.99 | 33,602 |
| Quality Control Supervisor | $63,930 | $5,327 | $30.74 | 110,617 |
| Materials Supervisor | $67,592 | $5,633 | $32.50 | 61,634 |
Top companies hiring section supervisors now:
Section supervisor salaries at CITRUS VALLEY PHYSICIANS GROUP and Corning Incorporated are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average section supervisor salary at companies like Putnam Memorial Health and The Medical Center Inc are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CITRUS VALLEY PHYSICIANS GROUP | $133,373 | $64.12 |
| 2 | Corning Incorporated | $124,131 | $59.68 |
| 3 | Putnam Memorial Health | $122,049 | $58.68 |
| 4 | The Medical Center Inc | $116,933 | $56.22 |
| 5 | CONSOL Energy | $109,495 | $52.64 |
| 6 | Catholic Health East | $102,705 | $49.38 |
| 7 | Halifax Health | $102,244 | $49.16 |
| 8 | Huntington National Bank | $100,749 | $48.44 |
| 9 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $100,043 | $48.10 |
| 10 | St. John's Riverside Hospital | $98,128 | $47.18 |
| 11 | North Arkansas Regional Medical Center | $96,894 | $46.58 |
| 12 | Lexington Medical Center | $96,786 | $46.53 |
| 13 | Jacobs Engineering Group | $95,118 | $45.73 |
| 14 | Saalex Solutions | $94,460 | $45.41 |
| 15 | Shore Medical Center | $93,858 | $45.12 |
| 16 | Piedmont Healthcare | $93,738 | $45.07 |
| 17 | The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory | $91,823 | $44.15 |
| 18 | CACI International | $87,641 | $42.14 |
| 19 | Motherson Group | $85,512 | $41.11 |
| 20 | Florida Power and Light | $85,345 | $41.03 |
The average section supervisor salary has risen by $9,816 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average section supervisor earned $57,388 annually, but today, they earn $67,204 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for section supervisors over the last decade.
Compare section supervisor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare section supervisor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,200 | $32.31 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $65,600 | $31.52 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $64,600 | $31.06 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $62,900 | $30.26 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $61,800 | $29.70 | +2.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Regional Medical Center | Chemistry Section Supervisor | Granite City, IL | 06/28/2025 | $53,657 |
| State of Wisconsin | Procurement Section Supervisor-Career Executive | Madison, WI | 06/22/2025 | $81,476 |
| City of New York | Section Supervisor | New York, NY | 06/17/2025 | $59,715 |
| Copa Health | Section Supervisor | Phoenix, AZ | 06/17/2025 | $34,707 |
| New York City, Ny | Section Supervisor | New York, NY | 06/14/2025 | $59,715 |
| New York City, Ny | Section Supervisor | New York, NY | 06/02/2025 | $59,715 |
| State of North Carolina | Placement Section Supervisor | Raleigh, NC | 05/24/2025 | $53,164 |
| Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory | Payroll Section Supervisor | Fulton, MD | 05/23/2025 | $72,400 |
| Connections for Kids | Supervisor, Community Based Section 28 | Auburn, ME | 05/21/2025 | $58,436 |
| Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC | Section Laborer | Leesville, LA | 05/16/2025 | $66,241 |
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