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How much does a production worker make in Pittsburgh?

$40,490a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $19.47 an hour or $3,374 a month.

Hourly
$19.47
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
156 of 313
Jobs in the area
1,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,530Median: $40,490Highest 10%: $60,660
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,530$15.16
25th$36,630$17.61
Median$40,490$19.47
75th$51,010$24.52
90th$60,660$29.16

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Gettysburg, PA$49,170
State College, PA$46,750
Allentown, PA$43,890
Philadelphia, PA$42,760
Williamsport, PA$39,940
Lebanon, PA$39,130
Lancaster, PA$39,090
Harrisburg, PA$38,830
Erie, PA$38,670
York, PA$38,330
Scranton, PA$37,030
Johnstown, PA$33,640
Production Worker salary in Pennsylvania Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $19.47 ($40,490 a year).

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

Yes: $40,490 against $40,110 nationally, 1% more.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $44,290, so Pittsburgh pays 9% less.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for production worker pay?

156 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,660 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.