Production Occupations

Occupation

$45,960

National Median Salary

$22.09

Median Hourly Wage

8,743,450

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$32,640

$37,390

$45,960

$58,290

$74,920

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+44.9%

10 Year Change

$31,720

2014 Median

$45,960

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Production Occupations

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Nuclear Electric Power Generation	$127,960	6,600
Scheduled Air Transportation	$108,600	540
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	$107,110	42,990
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation	$105,520	17,640
Hydroelectric Power Generation	$102,610	2,120

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Top Paying States for Production Occupations

State	Annual Median	Employment
District of Columbia	$62,460	4,460
Wyoming	$60,620	13,430
Alaska	$53,440	9,220
Washington	$51,490	162,050
North Dakota	$49,920	24,210

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