Production Workers, All Other Salary
Production Workers, All Other earn a median $40,110 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$40,110
$19.28 per hour
Range
$31,200 – $61,530
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
251,700
across the U.S.
▲3.3%
Pay trend: The median for production workers, all other in the U.S. rose from $38,820 (May 2024) to $40,110 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.9%.
What production workers, all other do
All production workers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +0.8% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 27,300
- Self-employed
- 6%
Employment of production workers, all other is projected to grow 0.8% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 27,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Production Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$34,408
per year · effective tax rate 14.2%
$2,867Monthly
$1,434Twice a month
$1,323Every 2 weeks
$16.54Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,633
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,487
- Medicare (1.45%)$582
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$34,408
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,200 | $15.00 | $27,249 |
| 25th percentile | $36,030 | $17.32 | $31,130 |
| Median (50th) | $40,110 | $19.28 | $34,408 |
| 75th percentile | $49,010 | $23.56 | $41,560 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,530 | $29.58 | $51,619 |
Best cities for production workers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville, TN | $39,560 | $33,966 | $36,693 | 2,640 |
| 2 | Charlotte, NC | $42,620 | $35,233 | $36,193 | 3,710 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $48,790 | $39,163 | $36,173 | 2,340 |
| 4 | Nashville, TN | $40,510 | $34,730 | $36,050 | 4,790 |
| 5 | St. Louis, MO | $40,900 | $34,058 | $35,818 | 3,530 |
| 6 | Memphis, TN | $38,350 | $32,994 | $35,794 | 2,680 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $42,760 | $35,225 | $34,348 | 2,850 |
| 8 | Houston, TX | $39,070 | $33,573 | $34,039 | 3,420 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $40,970 | $33,596 | $33,576 | 10,720 |
| 10 | Raleigh, NC | $39,510 | $32,859 | $33,476 | 2,400 |
| 11 | Dallas, TX | $39,540 | $33,950 | $32,933 | 6,150 |
| 12 | San Diego, CA | $44,730 | $36,761 | $32,855 | 2,530 |
| 13 | Detroit, MI | $39,870 | $32,772 | $32,674 | 3,080 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $41,250 | $33,427 | $32,267 | 4,810 |
| 15 | Riverside, CA | $39,690 | $32,978 | $30,982 | 3,090 |
| 16 | New York, NY | $40,610 | $33,214 | $29,507 | 4,740 |
| 17 | Los Angeles, CA | $39,520 | $32,850 | $28,926 | 11,190 |
| 18 | Miami, FL | $38,100 | $32,793 | $28,727 | 2,860 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Boston, MA — $48,790
- San Diego, CA — $44,730
- Philadelphia, PA — $42,760
- Charlotte, NC — $42,620
- Chicago, IL — $41,250
- Atlanta, GA — $40,970
- St. Louis, MO — $40,900
- New York, NY — $40,610
- Nashville, TN — $40,510
- Detroit, MI — $39,870
- Riverside, CA — $39,690
- Knoxville, TN — $39,560
- Dallas, TX — $39,540
- Los Angeles, CA — $39,520
- Raleigh, NC — $39,510
Production Workers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $109,470 | +2.2% | $79,506 | $48,350 – $179,600 | 70 |
| Indiana | $48,260 | +13.8% | $39,563 | $35,560 – $77,620 | 2,530 |
| Maryland | $47,640 | +13.5% | $38,559 | $34,530 – $72,400 | 2,490 |
| New Hampshire | $47,620 | +2.5% | $40,443 | $36,920 – $64,040 | 1,600 |
| Colorado | $47,200 | −0.9% | $38,737 | $38,700 – $63,570 | 1,120 |
| Oregon | $47,180 | +3.2% | $36,791 | $36,450 – $63,340 | 2,530 |
| Washington | $47,060 | +0.8% | $39,993 | $40,650 – $79,580 | 1,550 |
| Minnesota | $47,020 | +2.2% | $38,264 | $37,050 – $60,270 | 3,550 |
| Vermont | $46,570 | −0.2% | $38,473 | $39,000 – $79,580 | 470 |
| Maine | $46,470 | +5.2% | $37,564 | $38,400 – $68,720 | 890 |
| Massachusetts | $45,780 | +2.7% | $36,895 | $31,200 – $75,300 | 2,860 |
| Hawaii | $45,300 | +3.0% | $36,633 | $29,560 – $56,760 | 180 |
| Louisiana | $45,210 | +14.9% | $37,536 | $30,520 – $63,070 | 7,980 |
| Connecticut | $45,140 | +10.5% | $37,344 | $35,190 – $69,960 | 2,030 |
| North Dakota | $45,100 | −4.2% | $38,418 | $38,090 – $61,930 | 450 |
| South Dakota | $44,910 | — | $38,265 | $37,540 – $63,170 | 140 |
| Iowa | $44,450 | −4.2% | $36,858 | $30,680 – $60,650 | 3,480 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,290 | +12.5% | $36,407 | $34,440 – $58,170 | 8,490 |
| Oklahoma | $44,120 | +17.5% | $36,191 | $21,860 – $60,720 | 1,250 |
| Alaska | $43,560 | −12.9% | $37,180 | $36,680 – $92,290 | 100 |
| Nebraska | $42,980 | −18.6% | $35,638 | $31,260 – $64,290 | 510 |
| Wisconsin | $42,850 | +5.1% | $35,506 | $33,150 – $59,420 | 5,950 |
| New York | $42,070 | +3.4% | $34,308 | $33,660 – $71,830 | 3,370 |
| Montana | $41,990 | +6.6% | $34,702 | $33,800 – $69,060 | 290 |
| Illinois | $41,730 | +4.9% | $33,789 | $31,680 – $65,540 | 9,240 |
| California | $41,670 | +5.7% | $34,464 | $35,570 – $71,140 | 28,090 |
| Utah | $41,460 | +9.4% | $34,593 | $31,550 – $55,130 | 4,470 |
| Arizona | $41,350 | +5.7% | $34,580 | $37,300 – $60,910 | 1,750 |
| Nevada | $40,700 | +3.3% | $34,882 | $31,150 – $62,030 | 3,100 |
| Tennessee | $40,130 | +5.0% | $34,424 | $31,310 – $59,400 | 20,150 |
| New Jersey | $40,000 | +3.3% | $33,638 | $34,440 – $58,770 | 5,310 |
| Georgia | $39,900 | +0.9% | $32,792 | $29,380 – $61,730 | 22,440 |
| Delaware | $39,720 | +3.3% | $32,567 | $31,200 – $94,340 | 70 |
| South Carolina | $39,600 | +4.0% | $32,780 | $30,880 – $57,500 | 1,890 |
| West Virginia | $39,500 | +12.1% | $32,836 | $28,460 – $59,160 | 2,260 |
| Texas | $38,850 | +8.2% | $33,396 | $29,700 – $59,000 | 18,340 |
| North Carolina | $38,790 | +4.3% | $32,309 | $29,590 – $60,630 | 18,350 |
| Ohio | $38,720 | −5.0% | $33,009 | $27,740 – $58,180 | 9,090 |
| Kentucky | $38,630 | +1.9% | $31,985 | $27,890 – $47,160 | 2,780 |
| Mississippi | $38,570 | +11.6% | $32,360 | $24,960 – $72,770 | 2,710 |
| Missouri | $38,470 | +1.6% | $32,220 | $32,210 – $59,630 | 8,300 |
| Virginia | $38,340 | +6.1% | $31,596 | $33,650 – $60,310 | 4,970 |
| Michigan | $37,950 | +6.2% | $31,311 | $34,620 – $49,610 | 14,690 |
| Florida | $37,690 | +3.7% | $32,464 | $28,620 – $59,290 | 11,440 |
| Wyoming | $37,500 | −11.7% | $32,311 | $22,550 – $74,050 | 160 |
| Idaho | $37,480 | −0.5% | $31,417 | $32,170 – $56,210 | 810 |
| Alabama | $37,460 | +0.1% | $30,671 | $24,290 – $61,490 | 630 |
| Kansas | $37,070 | +1.3% | $30,697 | $30,050 – $48,060 | 610 |
| New Mexico | $36,460 | −2.1% | $30,875 | $29,900 – $60,230 | 1,920 |
| Rhode Island | $36,130 | −5.4% | $30,472 | $35,360 – $57,030 | 420 |
| Arkansas | $36,030 | +3.0% | $29,938 | $29,110 – $51,200 | 3,800 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpers--Production Worker | $39,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender | $41,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Etcher and Engraver | $43,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | $43,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $46,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender | $46,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.3% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Tire Builder | $57,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Photographic Process Worker and Processing Machine Operator | $40,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician | $39,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production workers, all other make?
The national median salary for production workers, all other is $40,110 a year ($19.28 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $61,530. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays production workers, all other the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $109,470. After taxes and local prices, Knoxville, TN offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many production workers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 251,700 people work as production workers, all other nationwide.