How much does a production worker make in Columbia?
$53,510a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $25.73 an hour or $4,459 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.73
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,260Median: $53,510Highest 10%: $78,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,260 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| Median | $53,510 | $25.73 | |
| 75th | $53,510 | $25.73 | |
| 90th | $78,070 | $37.53 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| St. Joseph, MO | $43,420 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,900 |
| Kansas City, MO | $40,160 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $38,740 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $38,530 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,080 |
| Joplin, MO | $34,220 |
Related jobs in Columbia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $73,670 |
| Coating | $53,370 |
| Inspector | $52,810 |
| Welder | $52,700 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $50,270 |
| Machinist | $50,120 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $48,310 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender | $48,070 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $46,500 |
| Printing Press Operator | $45,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $25.73 ($53,510 a year).
Do production workers make more in Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $53,510 against $40,110 nationally, 33% more.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $38,470, so Columbia pays 39% more.
Where does Columbia rank for production worker pay?
11 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,070 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.