How much does a production worker make in St. Louis?
$40,900a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $19.66 an hour or $3,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.66
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 146 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 3,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,420Median: $40,900Highest 10%: $73,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 25th | $37,770 | $18.16 | |
| Median | $40,900 | $19.66 | |
| 75th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| 90th | $73,230 | $35.21 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Columbia, MO | $53,510 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $43,420 |
| Kansas City, MO | $40,160 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $38,740 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $38,530 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,080 |
| Joplin, MO | $34,220 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $19.66 ($40,900 a year).
Do production workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $40,900 against $40,110 nationally, 2% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $38,470, so St. Louis pays 6% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for production worker pay?
146 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,230 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.