Production Workers, All Other Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $42,390 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.38
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $57,400
Employed locally 650
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $38,020
    50th (median)
    $42,390
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $57,400

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 55% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 45% 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
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $61,090
    Winchester, VA-WV $58,550
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $53,890
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $53,690
    Reading, PA $53,120
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $52,010

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Indianapolis, IN is $20.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Indianapolis, IN is 9.2% above 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,020.