How much does a production worker make in Baltimore?
$45,470a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $21.86 an hour or $3,789 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.86
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,610Median: $45,470Highest 10%: $66,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,610 | $16.16 | |
| 25th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| Median | $45,470 | $21.86 | |
| 75th | $51,970 | $24.99 | |
| 90th | $66,750 | $32.09 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Washington, DC | $47,540 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,760 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $41,080 |
| Salisbury, MD | $37,690 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $111,300 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $83,530 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting | $78,750 |
| Plant and System Operator | $78,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $77,970 |
| Furnace | $77,440 |
| Molding | $66,540 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $65,670 |
| Welder | $61,920 |
| Inspector | $60,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $21.86 ($45,470 a year).
Do production workers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $45,470 against $40,110 nationally, 13% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $47,640, so Baltimore pays 5% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for production worker pay?
82 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,750 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.