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How much does a production worker make in Richmond?

$38,220a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $18.38 an hour or $3,185 a month.

Hourly
$18.38
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
224 of 313
Jobs in the area
730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,330Median: $38,220Highest 10%: $66,660
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,330$15.06
25th$35,440$17.04
Median$38,220$18.38
75th$48,340$23.24
90th$66,660$32.05

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Lynchburg, VA$60,080
Washington, DC$47,540
Virginia Beach, VA$45,530
Blacksburg, VA$41,580
Kingsport, TN$40,840
Roanoke, VA$39,770
Winchester, VA$37,340
Harrisonburg, VA$36,280
Charlottesville, VA$36,120
Production Worker salary in Virginia Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Chemical Plant and System Operator$77,930
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,630
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$64,750
Power Plant Operator$63,640
Machinist$62,650
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,840
Coil Winder$60,310
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,970
Medical Appliance Technician$58,210
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $18.38 ($38,220 a year).

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

No: $38,220 against $40,110 nationally, 5% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $38,340, so Richmond pays 0% more.

Where does Richmond rank for production worker pay?

224 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,660 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.