How much does a production worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $19.28 an hour or $3,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.28
- Average (mean)
- $44,380
- Jobs
- 251,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| Median | $40,110 | $19.28 | |
| 75th | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| 90th | $61,530 | $29.58 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $109,500 |
| Indiana | $48,260 |
| Maryland | $47,640 |
| New Hampshire | $47,620 |
| Colorado | $47,200 |
| Oregon | $47,180 |
| Washington | $47,060 |
| Minnesota | $47,020 |
| Vermont | $46,570 |
| Maine | $46,470 |
| Massachusetts | $45,780 |
| Hawaii | $45,300 |
| Louisiana | $45,210 |
| Connecticut | $45,140 |
| North Dakota | $45,100 |
| South Dakota | $44,910 |
| Iowa | $44,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,290 |
| Oklahoma | $44,120 |
| Alaska | $43,560 |
| Nebraska | $42,980 |
| Wisconsin | $42,850 |
| New York | $42,070 |
| Montana | $41,990 |
| Illinois | $41,730 |
| California | $41,670 |
| Utah | $41,460 |
| Arizona | $41,350 |
| Nevada | $40,700 |
| Tennessee | $40,130 |
| New Jersey | $40,000 |
| Georgia | $39,900 |
| Delaware | $39,720 |
| South Carolina | $39,600 |
| West Virginia | $39,500 |
| Texas | $38,850 |
| North Carolina | $38,790 |
| Ohio | $38,720 |
| Kentucky | $38,630 |
| Mississippi | $38,570 |
| Missouri | $38,470 |
| Virginia | $38,340 |
| Michigan | $37,950 |
| Florida | $37,690 |
| Wyoming | $37,500 |
| Idaho | $37,480 |
| Alabama | $37,460 |
| Kansas | $37,070 |
| New Mexico | $36,460 |
| Rhode Island | $36,130 |
| Arkansas | $36,030 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lewiston, ID | $93,420 |
| Ames, IA | $70,690 |
| Hanford, CA | $69,970 |
| Peoria, IL | $63,780 |
| Merced, CA | $63,550 |
| Slidell, LA | $63,070 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $60,080 |
| Elmira, NY | $56,810 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $56,170 |
| Longview, TX | $54,800 |
| Columbia, MO | $53,510 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $52,920 |
| Weirton, WV | $52,550 |
| Modesto, CA | $52,430 |
| Hinesville, GA | $52,060 |
In other countries
Production Worker belongs to the international group "Manufacturing labourers not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$43,220
- Painting$41,600
- Coating$48,250
- Semiconductor Processing Technician$51,430
- Photographic Process Worker and Processing Machine Operator$40,610
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,690
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,120
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$46,460
- Cleaning$43,530
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$41,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $19.28 ($40,110 a year).
How much does a production worker make a month?
About $3,343 a month before tax, based on a median of $40,110 a year.
How much does a production worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year ($15.00 an hour); the top 10% make $61,530 or more.
Which state pays production workers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $109,500 a year, followed by Indiana ($48,260) and Maryland ($47,640).
Which city pays production workers the most?
Lewiston, ID-WA, with a median of $93,420 a year.
How many production workers are there in the United States?
About 251,700 people work as production workers.
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.