Production Workers, All Other Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $37,250 -4% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $30,370
90th percentile $64,640
Employed locally 670
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,370
    25th
    $35,410
    50th (median)
    $37,250
    75th
    $44,720
    90th
    $64,640

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 44% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 56% 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
    Savannah, GA $48,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,950
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,270

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Richmond, VA is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Richmond, VA is 4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $30,370 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,410.