Production Occupations Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for production occupationss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $51,600 ≈ $25/hr
National median salary $46,990
Total employment 8,565,760 nationwide
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$69,900
- Alaska$66,180
- Wyoming$66,180
- Washington$62,450
- Louisiana$58,130
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$46,120
- Mississippi$46,910
- Georgia$47,030
- North Carolina$47,110
- Florida$47,410
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $69,900 | $59,750 | $34 | +35.5% | 4,990 |
| 2 | Alaska | $66,180 | $54,720 | $32 | +28.3% | 9,270 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $66,180 | $59,290 | $32 | +28.3% | 13,190 |
| 4 | Washington | $62,450 | $55,380 | $30 | +21% | 159,640 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $58,130 | $49,890 | $28 | +12.7% | 102,050 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $58,080 | $50,750 | $28 | +12.6% | 23,910 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $56,980 | $49,330 | $27 | +10.4% | 83,530 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $56,800 | $48,690 | $27 | +10.1% | 13,640 |
| 9 | Colorado | $56,410 | $49,710 | $27 | +9.3% | 94,160 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $55,150 | $48,990 | $27 | +6.9% | 139,820 |
| 11 | Oregon | $55,120 | $49,720 | $27 | +6.8% | 108,000 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $54,950 | $49,610 | $26 | +6.5% | 38,970 |
| 13 | California | $54,930 | $47,860 | $26 | +6.5% | 744,730 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $54,610 | $49,360 | $26 | +5.8% | 27,620 |
| 15 | Maryland | $54,340 | $47,810 | $26 | +5.3% | 66,800 |
| 16 | Maine | $54,290 | $49,390 | $26 | +5.2% | 34,390 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $54,040 | $49,290 | $26 | +4.7% | 200,570 |
| 18 | Montana | $53,930 | $48,210 | $26 | +4.5% | 17,650 |
| 19 | New York | $53,920 | $47,610 | $26 | +4.5% | 289,040 |
| 20 | Vermont | $53,430 | $49,080 | $26 | +3.5% | 15,400 |
| 21 | Kansas | $52,770 | $48,160 | $25 | +2.3% | 117,010 |
| 22 | Idaho | $52,690 | $46,990 | $25 | +2.1% | 50,700 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $52,440 | $46,500 | $25 | +1.6% | 172,800 |
| 24 | Arizona | $52,050 | $47,240 | $25 | +0.9% | 127,360 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $51,980 | $48,490 | $25 | +0.7% | 294,570 |
| 26 | Missouri | $51,970 | $47,810 | $25 | +0.7% | 194,100 |
| 27 | Illinois | $51,560 | $47,030 | $25 | -0.1% | 412,330 |
| 28 | Michigan | $51,470 | $46,460 | $25 | -0.3% | 417,920 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $51,460 | $43,880 | $25 | -0.3% | 28,920 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $51,430 | $48,000 | $25 | -0.3% | 73,420 |
| 31 | Indiana | $51,400 | $47,360 | $25 | -0.4% | 353,630 |
| 32 | Iowa | $51,380 | $48,600 | $25 | -0.4% | 142,180 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $51,330 | $47,710 | $25 | -0.5% | 366,080 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $51,260 | $46,490 | $25 | -0.7% | 34,180 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $51,160 | $47,760 | $25 | -0.9% | 180,330 |
| 36 | Virginia | $50,850 | $46,750 | $24 | -1.5% | 163,860 |
| 37 | Utah | $50,810 | $46,400 | $24 | -1.5% | 103,740 |
| 38 | Nevada | $50,700 | $47,020 | $24 | -1.7% | 55,740 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $50,540 | $46,680 | $24 | -2.1% | 179,000 |
| 40 | Ohio | $50,490 | $47,180 | $24 | -2.2% | 451,510 |
| 41 | Texas | $49,790 | $44,520 | $24 | -3.5% | 686,700 |
| 42 | Delaware | $49,600 | $39,860 | $24 | -3.9% | 19,030 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $49,460 | $45,850 | $24 | -4.1% | 100,600 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $48,830 | $46,220 | $23 | -5.4% | 31,240 |
| 45 | Alabama | $48,580 | $44,250 | $23 | -5.9% | 215,430 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $48,390 | $45,150 | $23 | -6.2% | 261,580 |
| 47 | Florida | $47,410 | $43,770 | $23 | -8.1% | 303,270 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $47,110 | $44,120 | $23 | -8.7% | 318,440 |
| 49 | Georgia | $47,030 | $43,260 | $23 | -8.9% | 308,310 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $46,910 | $41,000 | $23 | -9.1% | 98,260 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $46,120 | $41,120 | $22 | -10.6% | 116,140 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokomo, IN | $75,930 | $68,840 | 5,830 |
| 2 | Lake Charles, LA | $72,890 | $74,440 | 7,890 |
| 3 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $69,100 | $74,120 | 4,360 |
| 4 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $64,490 | $71,460 | 5,340 |
| 5 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $63,210 | $71,600 | 4,760 |
| 6 | Baton Rouge, LA | $61,430 | $68,720 | 23,050 |
| 7 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $61,320 | $57,390 | 11,130 |
| 8 | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $61,220 | $68,280 | 5,900 |
| 9 | Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $60,600 | $68,300 | 4,180 |
| 10 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $59,980 | $64,620 | 3,730 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do production occupations make in the U.S.?
The median production occupations salary in the United States is $46,990 per year (mean $51,600), and about 80% earn between $34,240 and $76,990.
How much do production occupations make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,600 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays production occupations the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for production occupations at $69,900 per year (median $59,750).