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How much does a production worker make in Asheville?

$42,810a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Asheville, NC metro area. That is $20.58 an hour or $3,568 a month.

Hourly
$20.58
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
114 of 313
Jobs in the area
580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,970Median: $42,810Highest 10%: $63,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,970$16.81
25th$38,170$18.35
Median$42,810$20.58
75th$51,300$24.66
90th$63,340$30.45

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Rocky Mount, NC$46,360
Virginia Beach, VA$45,530
Charlotte, NC$42,620
Durham, NC$42,620
Raleigh, NC$39,510
Hickory, NC$38,720
Goldsboro, NC$38,510
Winston-Salem, NC$37,980
Wilmington, NC$37,940
Greenville, NC$37,360
Greensboro, NC$36,710
Pinehurst, NC$35,280
Burlington, NC$35,140
Jacksonville, NC$34,650
Production Worker salary in North Carolina Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Asheville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Tool and Die Maker$60,950
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$53,450
Machinist$53,110
Welder$52,540
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$50,880
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,740
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,440
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,440
Grinding$50,400
Salaries for every job in Asheville, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Asheville, NC metro area is $20.58 ($42,810 a year).

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

Yes: $42,810 against $40,110 nationally, 7% more.

How does Asheville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $38,790, so Asheville pays 10% more.

Where does Asheville rank for production worker pay?

114 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,340 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.