How much does a production worker make in Athens?
$48,360a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $23.25 an hour or $4,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.25
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,710Median: $48,360Highest 10%: $59,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,710 | $13.80 | |
| 25th | $33,500 | $16.11 | |
| Median | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| 75th | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| 90th | $59,630 | $28.67 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Hinesville, GA | $52,060 |
| Savannah, GA | $46,140 |
| Macon, GA | $44,820 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,160 |
| Atlanta, GA | $40,970 |
| Augusta, GA | $40,130 |
| Columbus, GA | $40,080 |
| Gainesville, GA | $39,520 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $39,490 |
| Valdosta, GA | $38,650 |
| Albany, GA | $38,270 |
| Dalton, GA | $38,240 |
| Rome, GA | $38,120 |
| Brunswick, GA | $37,970 |
Related jobs in Athens
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $68,320 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,600 |
| Electrical | $58,560 |
| Machinist | $56,010 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $53,970 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $51,160 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $49,160 |
| Welder | $47,970 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $47,650 |
| Inspector | $45,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $23.25 ($48,360 a year).
Do production workers make more in Athens than the national average?
Yes: $48,360 against $40,110 nationally, 21% more.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $39,900, so Athens pays 21% more.
Where does Athens rank for production worker pay?
38 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,630 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.