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How much does a production worker make in Dayton?

$38,340a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $18.43 an hour or $3,195 a month.

Hourly
$18.43
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
217 of 313
Jobs in the area
580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,770Median: $38,340Highest 10%: $50,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,770$13.83
25th$35,310$16.98
Median$38,340$18.43
75th$48,850$23.49
90th$50,350$24.21

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Weirton, WV$52,550
Akron, OH$41,160
Cincinnati, OH$39,570
Cleveland, OH$39,330
Columbus, OH$38,770
Toledo, OH$38,380
Huntington, WV$36,540
Canton, OH$34,650
Lima, OH$34,350
Youngstown, OH$33,280
Springfield, OH$32,480
Mansfield, OH$29,160
Production Worker salary in Ohio Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Dayton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Engine and Other Machine Assembler$76,480
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$72,090
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,080
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,530
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,050
Tool and Die Maker$61,020
Machinist$59,050
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$55,600
Welder$50,390
Salaries for every job in Dayton, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a production worker make an hour in Dayton?

The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $18.43 ($38,340 a year).

Do production workers make more in Dayton than the national average?

No: $38,340 against $40,110 nationally, 4% less.

How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $38,720, so Dayton pays 1% less.

Where does Dayton rank for production worker pay?

217 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in Dayton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,350 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.