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How much does a production worker make in Indianapolis?

$41,630a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $20.01 an hour or $3,469 a month.

Hourly
$20.01
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
127 of 313
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,310Median: $41,630Highest 10%: $55,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,310$18.42
25th$40,110$19.28
Median$41,630$20.01
75th$49,060$23.59
90th$55,420$26.64

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Elkhart, IN$44,450
Fort Wayne, IN$42,030
Chicago, IL$41,250
Louisville, KY$40,160
Cincinnati, OH$39,570
South Bend, IN$39,130
Evansville, IN$37,130
Production Worker salary in Indiana Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,160
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Tool and Die Maker$62,040
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $20.01 ($41,630 a year).

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

Yes: $41,630 against $40,110 nationally, 4% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $48,260, so Indianapolis pays 14% less.

Where does Indianapolis rank for production worker pay?

127 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,420 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.