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How much does a production worker make in Kansas City?

$40,160a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $19.31 an hour or $3,347 a month.

Hourly
$19.31
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
159 of 313
Jobs in the area
1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,750Median: $40,160Highest 10%: $59,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,750$15.75
25th$36,370$17.49
Median$40,160$19.31
75th$45,650$21.95
90th$59,670$28.69

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Columbia, MO$53,510
St. Joseph, MO$43,420
St. Louis, MO$40,900
Cape Girardeau, MO$38,740
Jefferson City, MO$38,530
Springfield, MO$37,080
Joplin, MO$34,220
Production Worker salary in Missouri Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator$98,770
Tool and Die Maker$85,740
Gas Plant Operator$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,260
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a production worker make an hour in Kansas City?

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $19.31 ($40,160 a year).

Do production workers make more in Kansas City than the national average?

Yes: $40,160 against $40,110 nationally, 0% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $38,470, so Kansas City pays 4% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for production worker pay?

159 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in Kansas City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,670 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.