Production Worker Salary in 2026
How Much Do Production Workers Make?
Production Workers earn a median annual salary of $38,820 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $30,370 at the 10th percentile to $59,600 at the 90th percentile — a range of $29,230. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $107,100.
| Percentile | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,370 |
| 25th percentile | $35,080 |
| Median (50th) | $38,820 |
| 75th percentile | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $59,600 |
Production Worker Salary by State
Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbiatop | $107,100 |
| Nebraska | $52,810 |
| Alaska | $50,020 |
| Colorado | $47,650 |
| North Dakota | $47,080 |
| Washington | $46,700 |
| Vermont | $46,680 |
| New Hampshire | $46,460 |
| Iowa | $46,380 |
| Minnesota | $46,020 |
| Oregon | $45,710 |
| Massachusetts | $44,590 |
| Maine | $44,180 |
| Hawaii | $43,990 |
| Wyoming | $42,450 |
| Indiana | $42,390 |
| Maryland | $41,960 |
| Connecticut | $40,850 |
| Wisconsin | $40,770 |
| Ohio | $40,760 |
| New York | $40,700 |
| Illinois | $39,770 |
| Georgia | $39,560 |
| California | $39,430 |
| Nevada | $39,400 |
| Montana | $39,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,370 |
| Louisiana | $39,350 |
| Arizona | $39,110 |
| New Jersey | $38,710 |
| Delaware | $38,440 |
| Tennessee | $38,210 |
| Rhode Island | $38,190 |
| South Carolina | $38,070 |
| Kentucky | $37,910 |
| Utah | $37,890 |
| Missouri | $37,870 |
| Idaho | $37,650 |
| Oklahoma | $37,550 |
| Alabama | $37,430 |
| New Mexico | $37,240 |
| North Carolina | $37,200 |
| Kansas | $36,590 |
| Florida | $36,360 |
| Virginia | $36,150 |
| Texas | $35,900 |
| Michigan | $35,730 |
| West Virginia | $35,240 |
| Arkansas | $34,980 |
| Mississippi | $34,550 |
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Production Worker Salary by Experience
Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.
| Experience level | Estimated salary |
|---|---|
| Entry level (0–2 yrs) | ~$30,370 – $35,080 |
| Mid career (3–7 yrs) | ~$38,820 |
| Experienced (8–15 yrs) | ~$47,550 |
| Senior (15+ yrs) | $59,600+ |
How to Earn More as a Production Worker
Location is the single biggest salary lever: Production Workers in Decatur, IL earn $72,610 — $33,790 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($47,550) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.
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SOC: 51-9199.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.