How much does a production worker make in Missouri?
$38,470a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in Missouri. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.50
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,210Median: $38,470Highest 10%: $59,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,210 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| Median | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 75th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 90th | $59,630 | $28.67 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, MO | $53,510 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $43,420 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,900 |
| Kansas City, MO | $40,160 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $38,740 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $38,530 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,080 |
| Joplin, MO | $34,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for production workers.
| 38. Ohio | $38,720 |
| 39. Kentucky | $38,630 |
| 40. Mississippi | $38,570 |
| 41. Missouri | $38,470 |
| 42. Virginia | $38,340 |
| 43. Michigan | $37,950 |
| 44. Florida | $37,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $18.50 ($38,470 a year).
Do production workers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $38,470 against $40,110 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Missouri rank for production worker pay?
Missouri ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays production workers the most?
Columbia, MO, with a median of $53,510 a year.
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.