How much does a production worker make in Atlanta?
$40,970a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $19.70 an hour or $3,414 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.70
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 144 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 10,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,220Median: $40,970Highest 10%: $60,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,220 | $14.53 | |
| 25th | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $40,970 | $19.70 | |
| 75th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| 90th | $60,090 | $28.89 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Hinesville, GA | $52,060 |
| Athens, GA | $48,360 |
| Savannah, GA | $46,140 |
| Macon, GA | $44,820 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,160 |
| 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 Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $19.70 ($40,970 a year).
Do production workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $40,970 against $40,110 nationally, 2% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $39,900, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for production worker pay?
144 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,090 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.