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How much does a production worker make in Raleigh?

$39,510a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $19.00 an hour or $3,293 a month.

Hourly
$19.00
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
179 of 313
Jobs in the area
2,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $39,510Highest 10%: $64,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$32,670$15.71
Median$39,510$19.00
75th$55,860$26.86
90th$64,340$30.93

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Rocky Mount, NC$46,360
Virginia Beach, VA$45,530
Asheville, NC$42,810
Charlotte, NC$42,620
Durham, NC$42,620
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
Production Worker salary in North Carolina Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,640
Machinist$61,430
Plant and System Operator$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$61,000
Tool and Die Maker$60,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,440
Welder$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician$56,490
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $19.00 ($39,510 a year).

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

No: $39,510 against $40,110 nationally, 1% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $38,790, so Raleigh pays 2% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for production worker pay?

179 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,340 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.