How much does a Production Technician I make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Production Technician I in the United States is $20 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $18 and $23. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Production Technician I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Production Technician I Salary $16 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Production Technician I Salary $18 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Production Technician I Salary $20 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Production Technician I Salary $23 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Production Technician I Salary $25 US March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Production Technician I

Production Technician I sets up and operates production equipment to manufacture, process, and assemble various commercial products and substances. Uses product specifications, blueprints, diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOP) to produce products. Being a Production Technician I monitors output for quality and conformance to required metrics. Prepares and maintains required records of production activities and reports any inconsistencies or equipment issues. Additionally, Production Technician I follows established guidelines for safe material handling and protective gear. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Production Technician I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Production Technician I, the first career path typically progresses to Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Production Technician II position, and then progresses to Production Team Leader.

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Production Technician I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Production Technician I, the highest Production Technician I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Production Technician I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Production Technician I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Production Technician I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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Skills associated with Production Technician I: Quality Inspection, Reading Blueprints/Diagrams, Numerical Control, Precision Measurement ...More

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