How much does a production worker make in California?
$41,670a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in California. That is $20.03 an hour or $3,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.03
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,570Median: $41,670Highest 10%: $71,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| 25th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| Median | $41,670 | $20.03 | |
| 75th | $50,120 | $24.10 | |
| 90th | $71,140 | $34.20 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hanford, CA | $69,970 |
| Merced, CA | $63,550 |
| Modesto, CA | $52,430 |
| Napa, CA | $50,270 |
| San Jose, CA | $49,450 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,040 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,710 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $46,340 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $45,670 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,730 |
| Visalia, CA | $44,120 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $41,210 |
| Sacramento, CA | $40,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,690 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,520 |
| Redding, CA | $39,370 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,470 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,040 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,860 |
| Chico, CA | $36,630 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,280 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,140 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for production workers.
| 23. New York | $42,070 |
| 24. Montana | $41,990 |
| 25. Illinois | $41,730 |
| 26. California | $41,670 |
| 27. Utah | $41,460 |
| 28. Arizona | $41,350 |
| 29. Nevada | $40,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $20.03 ($41,670 a year).
Do production workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $41,670 against $40,110 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for production worker pay?
California ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays production workers the most?
Hanford-Corcoran, CA, with a median of $69,970 a year.
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.