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How much does a production worker make in State College?

$46,750a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the State College, PA metro area. That is $22.48 an hour or $3,896 a month.

Hourly
$22.48
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
56 of 313
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,930Median: $46,750Highest 10%: $83,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,930$15.83
25th$38,650$18.58
Median$46,750$22.48
75th$56,380$27.11
90th$83,850$40.31

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Gettysburg, PA$49,170
Allentown, PA$43,890
Philadelphia, PA$42,760
Pittsburgh, PA$40,490
Williamsport, PA$39,940
Lebanon, PA$39,130
Lancaster, PA$39,090
Harrisburg, PA$38,830
Erie, PA$38,670
York, PA$38,330
Scranton, PA$37,030
Johnstown, PA$33,640
Production Worker salary in Pennsylvania Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in State College

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,730
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,990
Welder$51,030
Machinist$50,900
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$45,670
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,100
Inspector$44,860
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$44,630
Electrical$40,190
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,390
Salaries for every job in State College, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a production worker make an hour in State College?

The median hourly pay in the State College, PA metro area is $22.48 ($46,750 a year).

Do production workers make more in State College than the national average?

Yes: $46,750 against $40,110 nationally, 17% more.

How does State College compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $44,290, so State College pays 6% more.

Where does State College rank for production worker pay?

56 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in State College?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,850 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.