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How much does a production worker make in Memphis?

$38,350a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $18.44 an hour or $3,196 a month.

Hourly
$18.44
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
216 of 313
Jobs in the area
2,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,180Median: $38,350Highest 10%: $56,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,180$14.99
25th$35,310$16.98
Median$38,350$18.44
75th$46,470$22.34
90th$56,950$27.38

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Clarksville, TN$49,120
Jackson, TN$45,500
Morristown, TN$45,130
Chattanooga, TN$43,160
Johnson City, TN$42,480
Kingsport, TN$40,840
Nashville, TN$40,510
Knoxville, TN$39,560
Cleveland, TN$38,010
Production Worker salary in Tennessee Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
Gas Plant Operator$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $18.44 ($38,350 a year).

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

No: $38,350 against $40,110 nationally, 4% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $40,130, so Memphis pays 4% less.

Where does Memphis rank for production worker pay?

216 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,950 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.