Production Workers, All Other Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $39,140 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $30,180
90th percentile $62,370
Employed locally 1,790
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,180
    25th
    $32,250
    50th (median)
    $39,140
    75th
    $54,650
    90th
    $62,370

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 41% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 59% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $58,550
    Lynchburg, VA $58,190
    Anchorage, AK $49,190
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $48,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,580

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,490
    Bakers $35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Raleigh, NC is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Raleigh, NC is 0.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $30,180 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,250.