Production Workers, All Other
SOC 51-9199 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other is $37,430, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $41,400, and an estimated 243,500 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +19.1% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +1.2% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 0.5% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Production Workers, All Other has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,430 | $37,430 | 243,500 |
| 2022 | $35,490 | $36,951 | 252,660 |
| 2021 | $32,930 | $37,029 | 204,500 |
| 2020 | $31,420 | $36,991 | 194,360 |
Nominal change
+19.1%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+1.2%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+0.5%
About average
Employment 2024
292,800
Projected 2034
294,300
Annual Openings
31,600
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Production Workers, All Other earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $37,430. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $68,810 | +83.8% | — |
| Massachusetts | $60,000 | +60.3% | 1,620 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $57,740 | +54.3% | 50 |
| New Mexico | $54,910 | +46.7% | 120 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $53,730 | +43.5% | 260 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $51,640 | +38% | 70 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $51,080 | +36.5% | 50 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $49,970 | +33.5% | 130 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $49,740 | +32.9% | 600 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $49,250 | +31.6% | 390 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$29,220
25th Pct
$33,070
Median
$37,430
75th Pct
$46,520
90th Pct
$59,090
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Wine Group LLC | NY | 1 | $67,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
Related Occupations in Production
Other occupations in the same SOC major group, ranked by national median wage.