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How much does a production worker make in Wilmington?

$37,940a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Wilmington, NC metro area. That is $18.24 an hour or $3,162 a month.

Hourly
$18.24
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
234 of 313
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,740Median: $37,940Highest 10%: $57,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,740$14.30
25th$32,350$15.55
Median$37,940$18.24
75th$46,490$22.35
90th$57,590$27.69

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Rocky Mount, NC$46,360
Virginia Beach, VA$45,530
Asheville, NC$42,810
Charlotte, NC$42,620
Durham, NC$42,620
Raleigh, NC$39,510
Hickory, NC$38,720
Goldsboro, NC$38,510
Winston-Salem, NC$37,980
Greenville, NC$37,360
Greensboro, NC$36,710
Pinehurst, NC$35,280
Burlington, NC$35,140
Jacksonville, NC$34,650
Production Worker salary in North Carolina Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Wilmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,310
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$63,550
Machinist$62,810
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,190
Inspector$57,840
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$56,990
Welder$55,340
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,390
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,520
Separating$46,320
Salaries for every job in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area is $18.24 ($37,940 a year).

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

No: $37,940 against $40,110 nationally, 5% less.

How does Wilmington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $38,790, so Wilmington pays 2% less.

Where does Wilmington rank for production worker pay?

234 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,590 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.