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How much does a production worker make in Durham?

$42,620a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $20.49 an hour or $3,552 a month.

Hourly
$20.49
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
117 of 313
Jobs in the area
810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,980Median: $42,620Highest 10%: $66,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,980$14.89
25th$34,510$16.59
Median$42,620$20.49
75th$57,390$27.59
90th$66,950$32.19

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Rocky Mount, NC$46,360
Virginia Beach, VA$45,530
Asheville, NC$42,810
Charlotte, NC$42,620
Raleigh, NC$39,510
Hickory, NC$38,720
Goldsboro, NC$38,510
Winston-Salem, NC$37,980
Wilmington, NC$37,940
Greenville, NC$37,360
Greensboro, NC$36,710
Pinehurst, NC$35,280
Burlington, NC$35,140
Jacksonville, NC$34,650
Production Worker salary in North Carolina Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$63,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,360
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,080
Separating$55,920
Upholsterer$51,060
Machinist$50,740
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$50,260
Inspector$49,390
Welder$49,280
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $20.49 ($42,620 a year).

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

Yes: $42,620 against $40,110 nationally, 6% more.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $38,790, so Durham pays 10% more.

Where does Durham rank for production worker pay?

117 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,950 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.