How much does a production worker make in San Jose?
$49,450a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $23.77 an hour or $4,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.77
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,530Median: $49,450Highest 10%: $70,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,530 | $19.97 | |
| 25th | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| Median | $49,450 | $23.77 | |
| 75th | $58,340 | $28.05 | |
| 90th | $70,470 | $33.88 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Hanford, CA | $69,970 |
| Merced, CA | $63,550 |
| Modesto, CA | $52,430 |
| Napa, CA | $50,270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,040 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,710 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $46,340 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $45,670 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,730 |
| Visalia, CA | $44,120 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $41,210 |
| Sacramento, CA | $40,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,690 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,520 |
| Redding, CA | $39,370 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,470 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,040 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,860 |
| Chico, CA | $36,630 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,280 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,140 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,100 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $23.77 ($49,450 a year).
Do production workers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $49,450 against $40,110 nationally, 23% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $41,670, so San Jose pays 19% more.
Where does San Jose rank for production worker pay?
25 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,470 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.