How much does a factory worker make?

The average factory worker salary in the United States is $29,343. Factory worker salaries typically range between $22,000 and $38,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for factory workers is $14.11 per hour. Factory worker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Factory workers earn the highest average salary in Washington.

Factory worker salary

Q: What state pays Factory Workers the most?

Washington pays Factory Workers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $37,315 per year, or $17.94 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a factory worker?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a factory worker if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Oregon you should be paid close to $36,932 per year.

Average factory worker salary

$14.11

$29,343 yearly

Entry-level factory worker salary

$22,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Factory Worker Salaries

As of October 2025, factory workers in the United States earn an average salary of $29,343 annually, or about $14 per hour. Salaries can differ significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific industry in which workers are employed.

Salary by State

For instance, factory workers in states like California and New York typically see higher wages compared to those in states with a lower cost of living. Additionally, with experience, factory workers often have opportunities for pay increases, enhancing their annual earnings.

Opportunities for Advancement

Those seeking higher-paying factory jobs may consider positions in specialized manufacturing sectors or pursuing further training and certifications, which can lead to supervisory roles or specialized operations. Understanding these factors can help workers make informed decisions about their career paths.

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Factory worker salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a factory worker typically falls between $29,343 and $42,000.

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$29,343yearly

glassdoor[1]

$42,000yearly

indeed[2]

$34,748yearly

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$41,880yearly

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$31,694yearly

ZipRecruiter[5]

$35,186yearly

SalaryExpert[6]

$34,626yearly

Average factory worker salary by state

The average factory worker salary in Washington, Oregon, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average factory worker salary states are South Carolina, Arkansas, and New Mexico.

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Highest paying states for factory workers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington	$37,315	$17.94
2	Oregon	$36,932	$17.76
3	Wisconsin	$32,944	$15.84
4	Connecticut	$35,012	$16.83
5	Michigan	$34,693	$16.68
6	North Dakota	$34,334	$16.51
7	Vermont	$31,998	$15.38
8	Wyoming	$33,279	$16.00
9	New Hampshire	$34,559	$16.61
10	New York	$34,428	$16.55
11	Utah	$31,437	$15.11
12	Pennsylvania	$32,399	$15.58
13	Minnesota	$32,965	$15.85
14	Ohio	$31,889	$15.33
15	South Dakota	$29,752	$14.30
16	Illinois	$30,921	$14.87
17	Nevada	$33,174	$15.95
18	Massachusetts	$34,076	$16.38
19	Tennessee	$29,016	$13.95
20	Hawaii	$34,703	$16.68
21	Nebraska	$29,871	$14.36
22	Indiana	$30,209	$14.52
23	Kentucky	$31,006	$14.91
24	California	$31,821	$15.30
25	West Virginia	$28,002	$13.46
26	Iowa	$30,400	$14.62
27	Idaho	$30,117	$14.48
28	Maine	$30,781	$14.80
29	New Jersey	$32,061	$15.41
30	District of Columbia	$33,569	$16.14
31	Missouri	$28,452	$13.68
32	Louisiana	$28,449	$13.68
33	Alaska	$31,683	$15.23
34	Colorado	$29,227	$14.05
35	Arizona	$29,556	$14.21
36	North Carolina	$27,185	$13.07
37	Rhode Island	$28,816	$13.85
38	Delaware	$28,693	$13.79
39	Oklahoma	$27,141	$13.05
40	Texas	$26,560	$12.77
41	Virginia	$28,051	$13.49
42	Maryland	$29,682	$14.27
43	South Carolina	$26,410	$12.70
44	Montana	$28,009	$13.47
45	Kansas	$26,688	$12.83
46	Georgia	$23,577	$11.34
47	Florida	$23,148	$11.13
48	Alabama	$23,550	$11.32
49	Mississippi	$26,568	$12.77
50	New Mexico	$24,399	$11.73
51	Arkansas	$25,688	$12.35

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Highest paying cities for factory workers

The highest-paying cities for factory workers are Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, and Hartford, CT.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Seattle, WA	$37,519	$18.04
2	Portland, OR	$36,890	$17.74
3	Hartford, CT	$35,196	$16.92
4	Buffalo, NY	$34,889	$16.77
5	Boston, MA	$34,111	$16.40
6	Cleveland, OH	$33,016	$15.87
7	Chaska, MN	$32,877	$15.81
8	Philadelphia, PA	$32,409	$15.58
9	Elizabeth, NJ	$32,214	$15.49
10	Covington, KY	$31,783	$15.28
11	Clearfield, UT	$31,536	$15.16
12	Los Angeles, CA	$31,409	$15.10
13	Chicago, IL	$31,068	$14.94
14	Phoenix, AZ	$29,597	$14.23
15	Saint Peters, MO	$28,464	$13.68
16	Missoula, MT	$28,208	$13.56
17	Virginia Beach, VA	$27,729	$13.33
18	Charlotte, NC	$26,862	$12.91
19	Jacksonville, FL	$23,334	$11.22

Factory worker salary details

A factory worker's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a factory worker's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$38,000	$3,167	$18
75th Percentile	$33,000	$2,750	$16
Average	$29,343	$2,445	$14
25th Percentile	$25,000	$2,083	$12
10th Percentile	$22,000	$1,833	$11

Highest paying factory worker jobs

The highest paying types of factory workers are production specialist, manufacturing associate, and production assistant.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Line Assembler	$27,319	$2,277	$13.13	72,345
Woodworking Shop Hand	$31,846	$2,654	$15.31	14,926
Production Internship	$33,066	$2,755	$15.90	98,437
Manufacturing Assembler	$28,383	$2,365	$13.65	48,236
Assembly Line Worker	$27,929	$2,327	$13.43	88,030
Stacker	$29,046	$2,420	$13.96	27,528

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Which companies pay factory workers the most?

Factory worker salaries at UPS and General Motors are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average factory worker salary at companies like The Kraft Heinz Company and Crestron Electronics are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	UPS	$36,258	$17.43
2	General Motors	$35,737	$17.18
3	The Kraft Heinz Company	$34,097	$16.39
4	Crestron Electronics	$33,675	$16.19
5	Snelling	$32,553	$15.65
6	Xylem	$32,268	$15.51
7	Remedy Intelligent Staffing	$32,267	$15.51
8	acloch	$31,860	$15.32
9	Aerotek	$31,749	$15.26
10	Zep	$31,672	$15.23
11	Kelly Services	$31,462	$15.13
12	Caliper Family of Companies	$31,303	$15.05
13	Adecco	$31,240	$15.02
14	Area Temps	$31,175	$14.99
15	Rx Systems	$30,876	$14.84
16	Workforce Strategies, Inc.	$30,816	$14.82
17	Smith & Carson	$30,733	$14.78
18	Hughes	$30,034	$14.44
19	ManpowerGroup	$30,007	$14.43
20	MBS Solutions	$29,997	$14.42

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Factory Worker salary by industry

The average factory worker salary varies across industries:

The average factory worker salary in the automotive industry is $37,061, the highest of any industry.
The average factory worker salary in the finance industry is $34,043.
Factory workers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $27,504, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for factory workers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Automotive	$37,061	$17.82
2	Technology	$34,043	$16.37
3	Finance	$33,857	$16.28
4	Manufacturing	$31,662	$15.22
5	Professional	$30,830	$14.82
6	Retail	$27,504	$13.22

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Factory worker salary trends

The average factory worker salary has risen by $7,677 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average factory worker earned $21,666 annually, but today, they earn $29,343 a year. That works out to a 23% change in pay for factory workers over the last decade.

Compare factory worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average factory worker salary over time

Compare factory worker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Factory worker salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$29,300	$14.11	+4.6%
2024	$28,000	$13.46	+4.7%
2023	$26,700	$12.83	+6.0%
2022	$25,100	$12.06	+4.8%
2021	$23,900	$11.48	+3.5%

Recently added factory worker salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Anchor Packaging LLC	Secure Factory Work, Start at	Jonesboro, AR	06/29/2025	$33,392
Leaders Staffing	Heavy Factory Worker	Delphos, OH	06/10/2025	$20,348
Closet Factory	Closet Factory Worker and Installer	San Antonio, TX	06/09/2025	$31,305
Aerotek	Popcorn Factory Worker 2Nd Shift	Ocala, FL	05/28/2025	$29,218
Cargill	Factory Worker	North Kingstown, RI	05/09/2025	$39,110
Cargill	Factory Worker	Marshall, MO	05/09/2025	$39,236
Cargill	Factory Worker	Dayton, VA	05/09/2025	$37,566
Anchor Packaging LLC	Secure Factory Work, Start at	Paragould, AR	04/30/2025	$33,392
Closet Factory	Closet Factory Worker and Installer	San Antonio, TX	04/28/2025	$31,305
Leaders Staffing	Heavy Factory Worker	Delphos, OH	04/28/2025	$20,348

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