How much does a production worker make in Jackson?
$46,350a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $22.28 an hour or $3,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.28
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,710Median: $46,350Highest 10%: $77,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,710 | $11.88 | |
| 25th | $32,470 | $15.61 | |
| Median | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 75th | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| 90th | $77,330 | $37.18 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Gulfport, MS | $40,110 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,350 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $80,270 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $74,560 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $69,250 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $63,170 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $62,530 |
| Welding | $55,550 |
| Tire Builder | $55,380 |
| Welder | $52,220 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $50,430 |
| Extruding | $50,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $22.28 ($46,350 a year).
Do production workers make more in Jackson than the national average?
Yes: $46,350 against $40,110 nationally, 16% more.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $38,570, so Jackson pays 20% more.
Where does Jackson rank for production worker pay?
63 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,330 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.