Production & Manufacturing Salaries
Salary data for 105+ production & manufacturing careers. Median pay, entry-level to senior ranges, and affordability context for every state and metro area. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Nuclear Power Reactor OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $123K$99K - $153K
5,720 employed nationally
Power Distributors and DispatchersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $107K$71K - $145K
9,180 employed nationally
Power Plant OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $100K$60K - $129K
30,720 employed nationally
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $98K$60K - $113K
34,860 employed nationally
Gas Plant OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $83K$59K - $109K
15,910 employed nationally
Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $75K$47K - $121K
30,780 employed nationally
Chemical Plant and System OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $74K$48K - $108K
17,840 employed nationally
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $71K$46K - $107K
685,140 employed nationally
Fabric and Apparel PatternmakersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $68K$35K - $113K
2,860 employed nationally
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $66K$46K - $98K
28,230 employed nationally
Tool and Die MakersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $63K$44K - $88K
55,130 employed nationally
Model Makers, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $63K$38K - $96K
3,230 employed nationally
Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $62K$40K - $93K
5,610 employed nationally
Plant and System Operators, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $62K$40K - $93K
15,950 employed nationally
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $62K$46K - $95K
32,890 employed nationally
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $58K$38K - $86K
126,750 employed nationally
Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $57K$37K - $88K
127,410 employed nationally
MachinistsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $56K$38K - $79K
298,790 employed nationally
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $56K$39K - $80K
20,330 employed nationally
Tire BuildersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $56K$40K - $70K
20,970 employed nationally
Patternmakers, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $55K$39K - $80K
1,570 employed nationally
Engine and Other Machine AssemblersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $53K$38K - $74K
38,420 employed nationally
Patternmakers, WoodProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $53K$41K - $83K
180 employed nationally
Model Makers, WoodProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $52K$25K - $96K
360 employed nationally
Semiconductor Processing TechniciansProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $51K$36K - $87K
32,150 employed nationally
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $51K$38K - $76K
424,040 employed nationally
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $50K$37K - $71K
176,950 employed nationally
Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $50K$37K - $71K
53,380 employed nationally
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $50K$36K - $76K
54,200 employed nationally
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $49K$37K - $69K
96,950 employed nationally
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $49K$35K - $70K
8,760 employed nationally
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $49K$34K - $82K
23,420 employed nationally
Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $49K$34K - $74K
5,730 employed nationally
Pourers and Casters, MetalProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $49K$37K - $68K
5,830 employed nationally
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $49K$37K - $68K
22,350 employed nationally
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $49K$36K - $65K
18,970 employed nationally
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $48K$37K - $75K
13,810 employed nationally
Dental Laboratory TechniciansProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $48K$36K - $79K
33,920 employed nationally
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $48K$35K - $68K
100,840 employed nationally
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $48K$35K - $73K
159,500 employed nationally
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $47K$35K - $76K
591,180 employed nationally
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $47K$35K - $64K
14,590 employed nationally
Prepress Technicians and WorkersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $47K$34K - $66K
23,070 employed nationally
Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $47K$35K - $63K
12,170 employed nationally
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $47K$36K - $66K
36,290 employed nationally
Medical Appliance TechniciansProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $47K$37K - $75K
11,490 employed nationally
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $47K$35K - $66K
16,160 employed nationally
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $47K$35K - $62K
65,700 employed nationally
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $47K$35K - $66K
28,550 employed nationally
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $47K$35K - $65K
5,310 employed nationally
UpholsterersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $46K$32K - $64K
20,990 employed nationally
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $46K$34K - $73K
129,850 employed nationally
Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $46K$35K - $63K
79,540 employed nationally
Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $46K$36K - $61K
18,520 employed nationally
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $46K$35K - $60K
47,540 employed nationally
Foundry Mold and CoremakersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $46K$36K - $61K
12,720 employed nationally
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $46K$35K - $61K
34,750 employed nationally
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $46K$35K - $63K
174,430 employed nationally
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $45K$31K - $60K
12,170 employed nationally
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $45K$35K - $62K
70,110 employed nationally
Printing Press OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $45K$31K - $63K
145,110 employed nationally
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $45K$35K - $65K
57,310 employed nationally
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $45K$36K - $64K
14,900 employed nationally
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $44K$34K - $61K
261,140 employed nationally
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $43K$34K - $63K
20,270 employed nationally
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $43K$32K - $60K
19,500 employed nationally
Furniture FinishersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $43K$31K - $60K
14,230 employed nationally
Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $42K$32K - $62K
1,457,800 employed nationally
Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $42K$32K - $57K
11,850 employed nationally
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $42K$32K - $58K
31,510 employed nationally
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $41K$33K - $57K
13,890 employed nationally
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $41K$32K - $60K
154,820 employed nationally
Woodworkers, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $41K$30K - $61K
6,590 employed nationally
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $41K$32K - $59K
383,860 employed nationally
Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $41K$28K - $63K
8,470 employed nationally
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom SewersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $41K$27K - $62K
16,290 employed nationally
Food BatchmakersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $41K$31K - $58K
171,660 employed nationally
Timing Device Assemblers and AdjustersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $41K$26K - $66K
230 employed nationally
Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $41K$31K - $54K
27,660 employed nationally
Etchers and EngraversProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $40K$30K - $60K
8,390 employed nationally
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $40K$31K - $54K
63,350 employed nationally
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $40K$34K - $63K
6,590 employed nationally
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $40K$31K - $69K
5,550 employed nationally
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $40K$30K - $57K
43,140 employed nationally
Print Binding and Finishing WorkersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $40K$31K - $58K
36,470 employed nationally
Slaughterers and Meat PackersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $40K$31K - $49K
67,500 employed nationally
Butchers and Meat CuttersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $39K$29K - $57K
140,040 employed nationally
Production Workers, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $39K$30K - $60K
277,060 employed nationally
Cutters and Trimmers, HandProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $39K$30K - $58K
7,070 employed nationally
Food Processing Workers, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $38K$30K - $47K
57,920 employed nationally
Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $38K$31K - $55K
18,740 employed nationally
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $38K$30K - $48K
14,530 employed nationally
Helpers--Production WorkersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $38K$30K - $52K
167,490 employed nationally
Shoe Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $38K$24K - $48K
3,270 employed nationally
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $38K$27K - $49K
8,960 employed nationally
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $38K$29K - $49K
141,090 employed nationally
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $38K$30K - $47K
20,600 employed nationally
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $37K$29K - $48K
5,820 employed nationally
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $37K$30K - $54K
14,450 employed nationally
BakersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $37K$28K - $48K
231,890 employed nationally
Sewing Machine OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $36K$27K - $47K
109,590 employed nationally
Shoe and Leather Workers and RepairersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $36K$25K - $48K
7,640 employed nationally
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $34K$25K - $41K
26,830 employed nationally
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $34K$26K - $42K
195,360 employed nationally
Sewers, HandProduction & Manufacturing
Median: $34K$26K - $46K
2,240 employed nationally