Production Workers, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,820
↑ 44.1% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Production Workers, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Production Workers, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.1% since 2012 ($26,940 → $38,820)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,820
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,820 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $37,430 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | $35,490 | +7.8% |
| 2021 | $32,930 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | $31,420 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | $29,800 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | $30,170 | +4.4% |
| 2017 | $28,890 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | $28,770 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $27,950 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | $28,260 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | $27,590 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $26,940 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.