How much does a production worker make in Seattle?
$48,260a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $23.20 an hour or $4,022 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.20
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,800Median: $48,260Highest 10%: $79,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| 25th | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| Median | $48,260 | $23.20 | |
| 75th | $53,930 | $25.93 | |
| 90th | $79,580 | $38.26 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Portland, OR | $47,780 |
| Spokane, WA | $46,140 |
| Kennewick, WA | $45,810 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $23.20 ($48,260 a year).
Do production workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $48,260 against $40,110 nationally, 20% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $47,060, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for production worker pay?
40 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,580 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.