Production Workers, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,620 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $25,270
90th percentile $59,640
Employed locally 2,780
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,270
    25th
    $30,600
    50th (median)
    $36,620
    75th
    $48,640
    90th
    $59,640

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 46% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,420
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110

    Nearby metros — Production Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wichita Falls, TX $54,440
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $46,560
    Midland, TX $46,060
    San Angelo, TX $44,060
    Texarkana, TX-AR $43,300
    Longview, TX $42,370

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Production Workers, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Houston, TX is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Production Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 5.7% below the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production Workers, All Other in Houston?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $25,270 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,600.