Production Salary in the United States

How much does a Production make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Production in the United States is $102,976 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Production's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,898
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,804 to $116,021
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,812
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Production Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $116,021 $9,668 $2,231 $56
Average $102,976 $8,581 $1,980 $50
25th Percentile $89,804 $7,484 $1,727 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Production Salaries

A Production's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Production Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Production's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $73,916
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,863
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,323
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,676
  • Expert (over 8 years): $109,298
Levels Salary
Productio... Level Production$73,916
Productio... Level Production$89,863
Productio... Level Production$105,323
Productio... Level Production$91,676
Productio... Level Production$109,298
$73,916 0 yr
$89,863 < 2 yrs
$105,323 2-4 yrs
$91,676 5-8 yrs
$109,298 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Productions

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $129,884
  • San Francisco: $128,607
  • Oakland: $125,754

What Skills Can Increase a Production's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 8.15% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • Retail Operations (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Retail operations is the term used to describe all the activities that keep the store functioning well. Goal is to increase gross profit margin to ensure keeping more money on each sale.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 8.15%
Logistics 2.45%
Retail Operations 1.5%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Production's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Empowerment: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$126,660
23%
Empowerment
$123,571
20%
Supply Chain
$122,541
19%
Microsoft Office
$120,482
17%
Commitment
$120,482
17%
Coaching
$120,482
17%
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How Education impacts a Production's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Productions enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Production with a Bachelor's Degree is between $93,799 and $100,506).

Production Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Production
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 33.3%
High School 33.3%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 43.3%
Masters 6.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Production Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Production's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Production

Salaries for a Production can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,839 in 2023 to around $85,206 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Production salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Production Over Time

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2023
$87,839
2024
$86,770
2025
$85,206
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2023 $87,839
2024 $86,770
2025 $85,206
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