How much does a production worker make in North Carolina?
$38,790a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in North Carolina. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.65
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,590Median: $38,790Highest 10%: $60,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,590 | $14.23 | |
| 25th | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| Median | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 75th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 90th | $60,630 | $29.15 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rocky Mount, NC | $46,360 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,530 |
| Asheville, NC | $42,810 |
| Charlotte, NC | $42,620 |
| Durham, NC | $42,620 |
| Raleigh, NC | $39,510 |
| Hickory, NC | $38,720 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $38,510 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $37,980 |
| Wilmington, NC | $37,940 |
| Greenville, NC | $37,360 |
| Greensboro, NC | $36,710 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $35,280 |
| Burlington, NC | $35,140 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $34,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for production workers.
| 34. South Carolina | $39,600 |
| 35. West Virginia | $39,500 |
| 36. Texas | $38,850 |
| 37. North Carolina | $38,790 |
| 38. Ohio | $38,720 |
| 39. Kentucky | $38,630 |
| 40. Mississippi | $38,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $18.65 ($38,790 a year).
Do production workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $38,790 against $40,110 nationally, 3% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for production worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays production workers the most?
Rocky Mount, NC, with a median of $46,360 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.