Production Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for production workers, all others 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 $44,380 ≈ $21/hr
National median salary $40,110
Total employment 251,700 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +0.5%
Slower than average
Annual openings 31,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 292,800 → 294,300 (+1,500)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
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$109,030
- Alaska$55,010
- Washington$53,550
- Vermont$52,110
- Maine$51,920
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Kansas$37,760
- Alabama$39,050
- Arkansas$39,180
- Kentucky$39,880
- Rhode Island$40,490
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $109,030 | $109,470 | $52 | +145.7% | 70 |
| 2 | Alaska | $55,010 | $43,560 | $26 | +24% | 100 |
| 3 | Washington | $53,550 | $47,060 | $26 | +20.7% | 1,550 |
| 4 | Vermont | $52,110 | $46,570 | $25 | +17.4% | 470 |
| 5 | Maine | $51,920 | $46,470 | $25 | +17% | 890 |
| 6 | Indiana | $51,080 | $48,260 | $25 | +15.1% | 2,530 |
| 7 | Maryland | $50,140 | $47,640 | $24 | +13% | 2,490 |
| 8 | Colorado | $49,970 | $47,200 | $24 | +12.6% | 1,120 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $49,300 | $45,140 | $24 | +11.1% | 2,030 |
| 10 | Delaware | $48,910 | $39,720 | $24 | +10.2% | 70 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $48,590 | $47,620 | $23 | +9.5% | 1,600 |
| 12 | California | $48,570 | $41,670 | $23 | +9.4% | 28,090 |
| 13 | Oregon | $48,510 | $47,180 | $23 | +9.3% | 2,530 |
| 14 | New York | $48,270 | $42,070 | $23 | +8.8% | 3,370 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $48,180 | $45,780 | $23 | +8.6% | 2,860 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $47,790 | $37,500 | $23 | +7.7% | 160 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $47,430 | $47,020 | $23 | +6.9% | 3,550 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $47,420 | $45,100 | $23 | +6.8% | 450 |
| 19 | Illinois | $47,310 | $41,730 | $23 | +6.6% | 9,240 |
| 20 | Montana | $47,060 | $41,990 | $23 | +6% | 290 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $46,860 | $44,910 | $23 | +5.6% | 140 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $46,230 | $42,980 | $22 | +4.2% | 510 |
| 23 | Arizona | $45,970 | $41,350 | $22 | +3.6% | 1,750 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $45,940 | $45,300 | $22 | +3.5% | 180 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $45,780 | $44,290 | $22 | +3.2% | 8,490 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $45,710 | $45,210 | $22 | +3% | 7,980 |
| 27 | Iowa | $44,510 | $44,450 | $21 | +0.3% | 3,480 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $44,310 | $44,120 | $21 | -0.2% | 1,250 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $44,250 | $42,850 | $21 | -0.3% | 5,950 |
| 30 | Nevada | $43,980 | $40,700 | $21 | -0.9% | 3,100 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $43,910 | $40,000 | $21 | -1.1% | 5,310 |
| 32 | Georgia | $43,700 | $39,900 | $21 | -1.5% | 22,440 |
| 33 | Missouri | $43,700 | $38,470 | $21 | -1.5% | 8,300 |
| 34 | Virginia | $43,460 | $38,340 | $21 | -2.1% | 4,970 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $43,270 | $40,130 | $21 | -2.5% | 20,150 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $43,090 | $38,570 | $21 | -2.9% | 2,710 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $43,040 | $38,790 | $21 | -3% | 18,350 |
| 38 | Idaho | $42,600 | $37,480 | $20 | -4% | 810 |
| 39 | Utah | $42,570 | $41,460 | $20 | -4.1% | 4,470 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $42,310 | $39,600 | $20 | -4.7% | 1,890 |
| 41 | Texas | $42,080 | $38,850 | $20 | -5.2% | 18,340 |
| 42 | Ohio | $41,440 | $38,720 | $20 | -6.6% | 9,090 |
| 43 | Michigan | $41,170 | $37,950 | $20 | -7.2% | 14,690 |
| 44 | Florida | $41,070 | $37,690 | $20 | -7.5% | 11,440 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $40,880 | $39,500 | $20 | -7.9% | 2,260 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $40,530 | $36,460 | $19 | -8.7% | 1,920 |
| 47 | Rhode Island | $40,490 | $36,130 | $19 | -8.8% | 420 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $39,880 | $38,630 | $19 | -10.1% | 2,780 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $39,180 | $36,030 | $19 | -11.7% | 3,800 |
| 50 | Alabama | $39,050 | $37,460 | $19 | -12% | 630 |
| 51 | Kansas | $37,760 | $37,070 | $18 | -14.9% | 610 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 418 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston, ID-WA | $93,420 | $70,940 | 40 |
| 2 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $74,050 | $67,190 | 40 |
| 3 | Ames, IA | $70,690 | $64,230 | 70 |
| 4 | Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $69,970 | $69,700 | 160 |
| 5 | Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $68,720 | $65,710 | 140 |
| 6 | South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $64,420 | $52,050 | 110 |
| 7 | Peoria, IL | $63,780 | $60,350 | 740 |
| 8 | Merced, CA | $63,550 | $54,500 | 160 |
| 9 | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $63,070 | $56,890 | 420 |
| 10 | Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $61,750 | $54,770 | 120 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing production workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Distribution | $103,870 | $102,230 | 1,400 |
| 2 | Utilities | $103,650 | $100,040 | 1,520 |
| 3 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $103,650 | $100,040 | 1,520 |
| 4 | Tobacco Manufacturing | $77,630 | $69,810 | 110 |
| 5 | Metal Ore Mining | $77,020 | $73,180 | 30 |
| 6 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $74,050 | $75,690 | 100 |
| 7 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $74,050 | $76,710 | 80 |
| 8 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $71,300 | $65,850 | 30 |
| 9 | Coal Mining | $71,120 | $70,940 | 50 |
| 10 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $70,430 | $73,210 | 300 |
| 11 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $70,430 | $73,210 | 300 |
| 12 | Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $68,720 | $69,300 | 1,920 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do production workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median production workers, all other salary in the United States is $40,110 per year (mean $44,380), and about 80% earn between $31,200 and $61,530.
How much do production workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $44,380 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays production workers, all other the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for production workers, all other at $109,030 per year (median $109,470).
What is the job outlook for production workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +0.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 31,600 openings per year.