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How much does a production worker make in Erie?

$38,670a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $18.59 an hour or $3,223 a month.

Hourly
$18.59
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
207 of 313
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,810Median: $38,670Highest 10%: $51,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,810$11.45
25th$29,830$14.34
Median$38,670$18.59
75th$45,240$21.75
90th$51,000$24.52

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Gettysburg, PA$49,170
State College, PA$46,750
Allentown, PA$43,890
Philadelphia, PA$42,760
Pittsburgh, PA$40,490
Williamsport, PA$39,940
Lebanon, PA$39,130
Lancaster, PA$39,090
Harrisburg, PA$38,830
York, PA$38,330
Scranton, PA$37,030
Johnstown, PA$33,640
Production Worker salary in Pennsylvania Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Erie

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tool and Die Maker$63,740
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,130
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,180
Forging Machine Setter$55,250
Machinist$55,120
Welder$49,180
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$48,120
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$47,670
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,210
Foundry Mold and Coremaker$46,290
Salaries for every job in Erie, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $18.59 ($38,670 a year).

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

No: $38,670 against $40,110 nationally, 4% less.

How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $44,290, so Erie pays 13% less.

Where does Erie rank for production worker pay?

207 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,000 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.