Production Worker Salary in 2026

    SOC: 51-9199.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $38,820
    per year
    Salary Range
    $30K – $60K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    277,060
    employed
    Job Growth
    +0.5%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    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.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$30,370
    25th percentile$35,080
    Median (50th)$38,820
    75th percentile$47,550
    90th percentile$59,600
    10th: $30,370Median: $38,82090th: $59,600
    Section 02

    Production Worker Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian 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
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Production Workers

    Decatur, IL
    Highest paying
    $72,610
    top metro salary
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA
    $68,640
    $-3,970 vs highest
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA
    $61,090
    $-11,520 vs highest
    Merced, CA
    $60,550
    $-12,060 vs highest
    Winchester, VA-WV
    $58,550
    $-14,060 vs highest
    Modesto, CA
    $56,750
    $-15,860 vs highest
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area
    $53,690
    $-18,920 vs highest
    Nebraska
    $52,810
    $-19,800 vs highest
    Section 04

    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 levelEstimated 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+
    Section 05

    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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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 51-9199.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.