Career Profile

Production Workers, All Other

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $35,900
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

General Information

All production workers not listed separately. Excludes Packers and Packagers, Hand (53-7064).

Production Workers, All Other

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

36

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 36 openings per year are projected for Production Workers, All Other.

+14.4%

Employment Change

Employment for Production Workers, All Other is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.4% between 2023 and 2028.

$17.24

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $17.24/hour. Entry level workers are paid $13.47, while experienced workers are paid $20.84. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 227 Production Workers, All Other in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 260.

Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Production Workers, All Other are Employment Services, Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Production Workers, All Other include Production and Processing, Mechanical, and Administration and Management.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Production Workers, All Other is HS diploma or less. 15% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET