# SOC 51-1011: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/51-1011

Employers logged 178 certified H-1B applications for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) roles, requesting 197 workers. The average offered wage is $56,436/yr, 24% below the BLS national median ($74,450/yr). (2025, SOC 51-1011) The largest filers are Nutra-Med Packaging LLC, Q-Edge Corporation and Alexander Wang LLC.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 178 |
| Total workers | 197 |
| Average offered wage | $56K |
| Average prevailing wage | $50K |
| BLS median wage | $74K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 51-1011 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -24% |

## Top employers (of 125)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nutra-Med Packaging LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/nutra-med-packaging-llc-0fe91ed4d6) | 14 | 19 | $58K | $74K |
| [Q-Edge Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/q-edge-corporation-9911fa6a28) | 11 | 11 | $42K | $74K |
| [Alexander Wang LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/alexander-wang-llc-3167d34e3f) | 10 | 10 | $51K | $74K |
| [Kommerling USA Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kommerling-usa-inc-d02cff6408) | 8 | 8 | $65K | $74K |
| [Sachs Chemical, Inc](https://www.xh1b.org/org/sachs-chemical-inc-5cfcdb889d) | 7 | 7 | $37K | $74K |
| [Load TRAIL, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/load-trail-llc-ae1ca37a28) | 7 | 33 | $41K | $74K |
| [National Electric Coil COMPANY, LP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/national-electric-coil-company-lp-6bd57082a0) | 5 | 7 | $46K | $74K |
| [PAZ Collective Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/paz-collective-inc-395a1d8f33) | 5 | 5 | $42K | $74K |
| [LF USA, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/lf-usa-inc-301da30134) | 5 | 5 | $47K | $74K |
| [Pace INDUSTRIES, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/pace-industries-llc-bf80be2e37) | 4 | 4 | $61K | $74K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 7 | $52K |
| 2011 | 41 | 41 | $42K |
| 2012 | 41 | 41 | $50K |
| 2013 | 19 | 20 | $64K |
| 2014 | 14 | 14 | $42K |
| 2015 | 13 | 13 | $41K |
| 2016 | 8 | 9 | $42K |
| 2017 | 12 | 13 | $40K |
| 2018 | 10 | 14 | $60K |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 | $73K |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $73K |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | $86K |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | $75K |
| 2024 | 5 | 11 | $66K |
| 2025 | 7 | 7 | $85K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 18 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 16 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 9 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sd) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/51-1011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=51-1011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=51-1011


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.