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Production Workers, All Other: Job Description
All production workers not listed separately.
What Tasks Do Production Workers, All Other Perform?
Related Job Titles
This career also goes by job titles like:
- Abalone Processor
- Abrasive Band Winder
- Acetone Button Paster
- Acid Adjuster
- Acid Conditioning Worker
- Acid Filler
- Acid Painter
- Acid Splicer
Employment and Demand
The U.S. employs around 693,540 production workers, all other working in the United States today. This occupation is expected to decline by -3.5% over the projection horizon.
How Much Do Production Workers, All Other Make?
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual median | $30,320 |
| Hourly median | $14.58 |
| 10th percentile | $20,459 |
| 25th percentile | $25,389 |
| 75th percentile | $35,250 |
| 90th percentile | $40,180 |
Pay can vary substantially based on experience, location, and industry.
How Much Do Production Workers, All Other Make in Different U.S. States?
| State | Annual median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $107,100 |
| Nebraska | $52,810 |
| Alaska | $50,020 |
| Colorado | $47,650 |
| North Dakota | $47,080 |
| Washington | $46,700 |
| Vermont | $46,680 |
| New Hampshire | $46,460 |
| Iowa | $46,380 |
| Minnesota | $46,020 |
| Oregon | $45,710 |
| Massachusetts | $44,590 |
| Maine | $44,180 |
| Hawaii | $43,990 |
| Wyoming | $42,450 |
| Indiana | $42,390 |
| Maryland | $41,960 |
| Connecticut | $40,850 |
| Wisconsin | $40,770 |
| Ohio | $40,760 |
| New York | $40,700 |
| Illinois | $39,770 |
| Georgia | $39,560 |
| California | $39,430 |
| Nevada | $39,400 |
| Montana | $39,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,370 |
| Louisiana | $39,350 |
| Arizona | $39,110 |
| New Jersey | $38,710 |
| Delaware | $38,440 |
| Tennessee | $38,210 |
| Rhode Island | $38,190 |
| South Carolina | $38,070 |
| Kentucky | $37,910 |
| Utah | $37,890 |
| Missouri | $37,870 |
| Idaho | $37,650 |
| Oklahoma | $37,550 |
| Alabama | $37,430 |
| New Mexico | $37,240 |
| North Carolina | $37,200 |
| Kansas | $36,590 |
| Florida | $36,360 |
| Virginia | $36,150 |
| Texas | $35,900 |
| Michigan | $35,730 |
| West Virginia | $35,240 |
| Arkansas | $34,980 |
| Mississippi | $34,550 |
| Puerto Rico | $25,880 |
Pay by U.S. Region
Compensation for production workers, all other vary by region. These regions lead on median pay:
| Region | Median annual wage | Share of U.S. jobs | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England | $43,961 | 3.3% | 0.80 |
| Plains States | $42,716 | 6.8% | 1.24 |
| Far Western US | $40,208 | 16.8% | 1.13 |
| Middle Atlantic | $39,992 | 8.0% | 0.75 |
| Great Lakes | $39,280 | 15.5% | 1.16 |
| Rocky Mountains | $38,970 | 2.7% | 1.24 |
| Southeast | $37,867 | 39.9% | 2.39 |
| Southwest | $36,531 | 6.2% | 0.50 |
Highest-Paying Metro Areas for Production Workers, All Other
| Metro area | State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | IL | $72,610 | 1,090 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | CA | $68,640 | 120 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | KY | $61,110 | 40 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | LA | $61,090 | 480 |
| Merced, CA | CA | $60,550 | 200 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | VA | $58,550 | 160 |
| Lynchburg, VA | VA | $58,190 | |
| Modesto, CA | CA | $56,750 | 420 |
Industry Breakdown
The largest employers of production workers, all other work in these industries:
| Industry | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 128,800 | $44,360 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 103,750 | $36,850 |
| Wholesale Trade | 16,010 | $38,200 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5,300 | $47,430 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 4,790 | $31,200 |
| Retail Trade | 4,170 | $35,940 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 3,060 | $44,270 |
| Construction | 2,130 | $38,810 |
The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.
About the Data
This profile draws on the following authoritative sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for employment and wage data by state and industry.
- BLS Employment Projections for total employment and growth forecasts.
- O*NET (Occupational Information Network) for skills, knowledge, tasks, work activities, work context, technology, and education-zone data.
SOC code: 51-9199.00 (Production Workers, All Other).