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How much does a production worker make in Waterbury?

$40,070a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area. That is $19.26 an hour or $3,339 a month.

Hourly
$19.26
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
164 of 313
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,540Median: $40,070Highest 10%: $57,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,540$17.57
25th$38,160$18.35
Median$40,070$19.26
75th$49,320$23.71
90th$57,910$27.84

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Hartford, CT$45,820
Bridgeport, CT$45,310
Norwich, CT$42,240
New Haven, CT$41,110
Production Worker salary in Connecticut Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterbury

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$83,730
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,600
Tool and Die Maker$76,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$75,400
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$61,910
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$59,440
Machinist$58,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,290
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,460
Welder$52,710
Salaries for every job in Waterbury, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area is $19.26 ($40,070 a year).

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

Yes: $40,070 against $40,110 nationally, 0% more.

How does Waterbury compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $45,140, so Waterbury pays 11% less.

Where does Waterbury rank for production worker pay?

164 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,910 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.