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How much does a production worker make in Albany?

$45,570a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $21.91 an hour or $3,798 a month.

Hourly
$21.91
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
79 of 313
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $45,570Highest 10%: $58,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,240$15.50
25th$35,420$17.03
Median$45,570$21.91
75th$52,420$25.20
90th$58,010$27.89

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Elmira, NY$56,810
Kiryas Joel, NY$45,920
Syracuse, NY$43,810
Buffalo, NY$41,600
Utica, NY$41,480
New York, NY$40,610
Rochester, NY$36,480
Production Worker salary in New York Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$103,300
Tool and Die Maker$87,240
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$87,000
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$76,650
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$74,050
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$66,620
Machinist$63,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,120
Inspector$62,470
Coil Winder$61,990
Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a production worker make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $21.91 ($45,570 a year).

Do production workers make more in Albany than the national average?

Yes: $45,570 against $40,110 nationally, 14% more.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $42,070, so Albany pays 8% more.

Where does Albany rank for production worker pay?

79 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,010 or more.

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.