How much does a production make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.68 an hour or $4,971 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.68
- Average (mean)
- $62,150
- Jobs
- 390,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,080 | $19.27 | |
| 25th | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| Median | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| 75th | $75,000 | $36.06 | |
| 90th | $86,000 | $41.35 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $77,190 |
| District of Columbia | $72,660 |
| Wyoming | $69,710 |
| Rhode Island | $65,310 |
| Colorado | $63,980 |
| Hawaii | $63,780 |
| Connecticut | $63,240 |
| California | $63,000 |
| New Jersey | $62,710 |
| Delaware | $62,700 |
| Alaska | $62,590 |
| Virginia | $61,780 |
| Michigan | $61,670 |
| Utah | $61,650 |
| New Hampshire | $61,590 |
| Minnesota | $61,490 |
| New York | $60,920 |
| Oregon | $60,790 |
| Vermont | $60,560 |
| Iowa | $60,320 |
| Massachusetts | $60,280 |
| Maine | $60,200 |
| Louisiana | $60,120 |
| Idaho | $59,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,240 |
| Indiana | $58,980 |
| Maryland | $58,590 |
| Arizona | $58,580 |
| Wisconsin | $58,540 |
| North Dakota | $58,330 |
| Illinois | $57,880 |
| Ohio | $57,830 |
| South Carolina | $57,640 |
| Alabama | $57,240 |
| Kansas | $57,080 |
| Georgia | $56,850 |
| Oklahoma | $56,300 |
| West Virginia | $56,290 |
| Texas | $55,850 |
| Nevada | $55,790 |
| Nebraska | $55,710 |
| Kentucky | $55,690 |
| Missouri | $54,170 |
| Tennessee | $53,020 |
| North Carolina | $52,640 |
| Florida | $51,940 |
| Mississippi | $51,080 |
| Montana | $50,800 |
| South Dakota | $50,530 |
| Arkansas | $50,350 |
| New Mexico | $49,640 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Idaho Falls, ID | $83,790 |
| Seattle, WA | $81,850 |
| San Francisco, CA | $76,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $76,500 |
| Bremerton, WA | $76,070 |
| Longview, WA | $75,190 |
| Bay City, MI | $74,030 |
| Decatur, IL | $73,680 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $70,610 |
| Carson City, NV | $69,930 |
| Midland, MI | $68,880 |
| Ogden, UT | $68,500 |
| Trenton, NJ | $68,470 |
| Weirton, WV | $68,420 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $68,180 |
In other countries
Production belongs to the international group "Production clerks".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Cargo and Freight Agent$52,260
- Courier and Messenger$39,200
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,040
- Dispatcher$50,340
- Meter Reader$48,150
- Postal Service Clerk$62,130
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
- Shipping$45,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.68 ($59,650 a year).
How much does a production make a month?
About $4,971 a month before tax, based on a median of $59,650 a year.
How much does a production make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,080 or less a year ($19.27 an hour); the top 10% make $86,000 or more.
Which state pays productions the most?
Washington, with a median of $77,190 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($72,660) and Wyoming ($69,710).
Which city pays productions the most?
Idaho Falls, ID, with a median of $83,790 a year.
How many productions are there in the United States?
About 390,160 people work as productions.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.