How much does a production worker make in New Jersey?
$40,000a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in New Jersey. That is $19.23 an hour or $3,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.23
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,440Median: $40,000Highest 10%: $58,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| 25th | $36,560 | $17.58 | |
| Median | $40,000 | $19.23 | |
| 75th | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| 90th | $58,770 | $28.25 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $43,890 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,760 |
| New York, NY | $40,610 |
| Vineland, NJ | $39,960 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $39,590 |
| Trenton, NJ | $34,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for production workers.
| 28. Arizona | $41,350 |
| 29. Nevada | $40,700 |
| 30. Tennessee | $40,130 |
| 31. New Jersey | $40,000 |
| 32. Georgia | $39,900 |
| 33. Delaware | $39,720 |
| 34. South Carolina | $39,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $19.23 ($40,000 a year).
Do production workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $40,000 against $40,110 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for production worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays production workers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $43,890 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.