How much does a candle factory worker make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,840 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,263
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 5. Norway estimate | $48,720 |
| 6. United States | $46,080 |
| 7. Ireland estimate | $44,470 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch maker$69,710
- Piano tuner$76,940
- Jeweller$52,540
- Potter$46,160
- Glassblower$43,050
- Sign installer$42,160
- Basketmaker$44,750
- Carpet worker$37,800
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| California | $100,500 |
| Missouri | $61,780 |
| Wisconsin | $58,650 |
| Texas | $54,690 |
| Maine | $53,380 |
| Oregon | $51,060 |
| New York | $49,020 |
| Georgia | $48,880 |
| Florida | $48,710 |
| Massachusetts | $47,660 |
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| Arizona | $46,300 |
| Washington | $44,120 |
| Colorado | $43,620 |
| Illinois | $43,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,600 |
| Alaska | $41,600 |
| Alabama | $40,800 |
| Ohio | $38,070 |
| South Carolina | $35,050 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 |
| Tennessee | $32,830 |
| Minnesota | $27,560 |
| Michigan | $25,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,840 a month, $46,080 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $25,960 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $71,990.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a candle factory worker the most?
California, with a median of $100,500 a year.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: $69,710 a year against $46,080 for a candle factory worker, 1.5 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate