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.

Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $45K$33K, $65K

1,405,030 employed nationally

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $74K$47K, $109K

673,430 employed nationally

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $49K$36K, $78K

597,370 employed nationally

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $54K$39K, $78K

416,210 employed nationally

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $43K$33K, $60K

379,060 employed nationally

MachinistsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $59K$39K, $80K

287,050 employed nationally

Production Workers, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $40K$31K, $62K

251,700 employed nationally

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $46K$35K, $63K

246,970 employed nationally

BakersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $37K$28K, $49K

236,200 employed nationally

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $35K$27K, $43K

198,040 employed nationally

Food BatchmakersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $42K$32K, $59K

174,520 employed nationally

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $46K$36K, $66K

171,200 employed nationally

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $51K$38K, $74K

169,450 employed nationally

Helpers--Production WorkersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $39K$31K, $53K

165,700 employed nationally

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $48K$36K, $75K

158,740 employed nationally

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $44K$34K, $62K

150,470 employed nationally

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $38K$30K, $48K

145,700 employed nationally

Printing Press OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $46K$33K, $64K

144,260 employed nationally

Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $58K$37K, $92K

139,630 employed nationally

Butchers and Meat CuttersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $40K$29K, $58K

136,430 employed nationally

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $60K$39K, $91K

128,490 employed nationally

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $47K$36K, $74K

124,590 employed nationally

Sewing Machine OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $37K$28K, $48K

104,880 employed nationally

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $50K$37K, $70K

96,130 employed nationally

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $49K$37K, $70K

94,920 employed nationally

Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $47K$36K, $64K

77,170 employed nationally

Slaughterers and Meat PackersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $40K$33K, $51K

69,950 employed nationally

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $47K$36K, $63K

67,000 employed nationally

Food Processing Workers, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $40K$32K, $48K

65,000 employed nationally

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $43K$32K, $57K

61,420 employed nationally

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $48K$37K, $64K

60,840 employed nationally

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $52K$36K, $80K

60,100 employed nationally

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $46K$35K, $63K

58,770 employed nationally

Tool and Die MakersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $64K$45K, $93K

56,930 employed nationally

Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $51K$38K, $72K

52,360 employed nationally

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $47K$36K, $61K

44,980 employed nationally

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $43K$31K, $58K

40,850 employed nationally

Dental Laboratory TechniciansProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $50K$37K, $77K

34,410 employed nationally

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $65K$47K, $108K

34,020 employed nationally

Engine and Other Machine AssemblersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $54K$39K, $78K

34,000 employed nationally

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $46K$36K, $62K

33,190 employed nationally

Print Binding and Finishing WorkersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $42K$32K, $59K

33,180 employed nationally

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $97K$57K, $116K

33,160 employed nationally

Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $44K$34K, $60K

32,410 employed nationally

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $48K$37K, $67K

31,600 employed nationally

Semiconductor Processing TechniciansProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $51K$38K, $83K

31,460 employed nationally

Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $42K$32K, $54K

31,250 employed nationally

Power Plant OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $102K$62K, $132K

29,320 employed nationally

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $68K$48K, $100K

28,500 employed nationally

Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $79K$51K, $125K

28,250 employed nationally

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $35K$27K, $43K

26,120 employed nationally

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $49K$37K, $69K

26,000 employed nationally

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $50K$38K, $70K

25,250 employed nationally

Prepress Technicians and WorkersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $49K$36K, $66K

23,840 employed nationally

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $53K$36K, $88K

22,440 employed nationally

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $39K$32K, $49K

22,020 employed nationally

Tire BuildersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $57K$40K, $75K

20,770 employed nationally

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $45K$33K, $63K

20,370 employed nationally

UpholsterersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $46K$32K, $64K

20,140 employed nationally

Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $39K$34K, $57K

18,660 employed nationally

Gas Plant OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $88K$61K, $116K

18,030 employed nationally

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $54K$39K, $74K

16,780 employed nationally

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $51K$37K, $70K

16,710 employed nationally

Chemical Plant and System OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $78K$48K, $112K

16,610 employed nationally

Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $47K$37K, $64K

16,170 employed nationally

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $46K$35K, $66K

15,900 employed nationally

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $44K$34K, $59K

14,760 employed nationally

Furniture FinishersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $45K$32K, $61K

14,480 employed nationally

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $48K$36K, $70K

14,280 employed nationally

Plant and System Operators, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $62K$41K, $95K

14,080 employed nationally

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $49K$35K, $66K

14,000 employed nationally

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom SewersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $42K$30K, $64K

13,920 employed nationally

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $37K$31K, $53K

13,530 employed nationally

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $40K$30K, $49K

13,030 employed nationally

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $46K$36K, $64K

12,850 employed nationally

Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $48K$38K, $63K

12,840 employed nationally

Foundry Mold and CoremakersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $48K$37K, $63K

12,790 employed nationally

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $53K$38K, $81K

12,460 employed nationally

Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $46K$31K, $61K

11,500 employed nationally

Medical Appliance TechniciansProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $48K$37K, $76K

11,280 employed nationally

Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $43K$33K, $61K

10,510 employed nationally

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $39K$29K, $49K

9,000 employed nationally

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $49K$37K, $69K

8,930 employed nationally

Power Distributors and DispatchersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $107K$72K, $154K

8,520 employed nationally

Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $42K$31K, $61K

7,940 employed nationally

Etchers and EngraversProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $43K$32K, $63K

7,750 employed nationally

Shoe and Leather Workers and RepairersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $38K$28K, $53K

7,450 employed nationally

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $41K$33K, $62K

6,900 employed nationally

Cutters and Trimmers, HandProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $38K$27K, $58K

6,060 employed nationally

Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $64K$40K, $94K

5,970 employed nationally

Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $50K$35K, $77K

5,600 employed nationally

Woodworkers, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $45K$31K, $64K

5,490 employed nationally

Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $38K$30K, $48K

5,310 employed nationally

Nuclear Power Reactor OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $123K$99K, $149K

5,150 employed nationally

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $41K$30K, $69K

4,800 employed nationally

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $49K$36K, $68K

4,680 employed nationally

Pourers and Casters, MetalProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $52K$38K, $72K

4,560 employed nationally

Shoe Machine Operators and TendersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $36K$27K, $48K

3,280 employed nationally

Fabric and Apparel PatternmakersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $63K$34K, $124K

2,950 employed nationally

Model Makers, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $63K$40K, $99K

2,610 employed nationally

Sewers, HandProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $36K$28K, $48K

2,190 employed nationally

Patternmakers, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $58K$42K, $83K

1,470 employed nationally

Model Makers, WoodProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $57K$35K, $98K

280 employed nationally

Timing Device Assemblers and AdjustersProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $63K$28K, $78K

250 employed nationally

Patternmakers, WoodProduction & Manufacturing

Median: $50K$38K, $84K

220 employed nationally