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How much does a production worker make in Rochester?

$36,480a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,040 a month.

Hourly
$17.54
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
262 of 313
Jobs in the area
440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,560Median: $36,480Highest 10%: $69,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,560$15.65
25th$34,540$16.61
Median$36,480$17.54
75th$47,330$22.75
90th$69,510$33.42

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Elmira, NY$56,810
Kiryas Joel, NY$45,920
Albany, NY$45,570
Syracuse, NY$43,810
Buffalo, NY$41,600
Utica, NY$41,480
New York, NY$40,610
Production Worker salary in New York Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,460
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,950
Tool and Die Maker$60,820
Crushing$59,130
Welder$57,130
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$55,700
Machinist$55,560
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$54,170
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $17.54 ($36,480 a year).

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

No: $36,480 against $40,110 nationally, 9% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $42,070, so Rochester pays 13% less.

Where does Rochester rank for production worker pay?

262 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,510 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.