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How much does a production worker make in Winston-Salem?

$37,980a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. That is $18.26 an hour or $3,165 a month.

Hourly
$18.26
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
230 of 313
Jobs in the area
1,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,590Median: $37,980Highest 10%: $55,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,590$14.23
25th$31,810$15.29
Median$37,980$18.26
75th$45,560$21.90
90th$55,560$26.71

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
Wilmington, NC$37,940
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 Winston-Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,670
Welding$64,120
Tool and Die Maker$57,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,110
Machinist$50,350
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,790
Prepress Technician and Worker$49,760
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$48,590
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$48,580
Salaries for every job in Winston-Salem, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a production worker make an hour in Winston-Salem?

The median hourly pay in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $18.26 ($37,980 a year).

Do production workers make more in Winston-Salem than the national average?

No: $37,980 against $40,110 nationally, 5% less.

How does Winston-Salem compare with the rest of North Carolina?

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

Where does Winston-Salem rank for production worker pay?

230 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in Winston-Salem?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,560 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.