Industrial Worker Salary
Updated February 6, 2023
Average Industrial Worker Salary
$15.13hourly
$31,464 yearly
Entry level Salary
$24,000 yearlyHow much does an Industrial Worker make?
Industrial workers make $31,464 per year on average, or $15.13 per hour, in the United States. Industrial workers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $24,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $39,000.
Location impacts how much an industrial worker can expect to make. Industrial workers make the most in Connecticut, North Dakota, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Oregon.
Highest Paying States For Industrial Workers
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Average Salary:
Industrial Worker average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $37,192 | $17.88 | 259 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $39,331 | $18.91 | 441 |
| 3 | Oregon | $37,161 | $17.87 | 554 |
| 4 | Idaho | $34,868 | $16.76 | 242 |
| 5 | Washington | $35,920 | $17.27 | 1,072 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $39,258 | $18.87 | 74 |
| 7 | Nevada | $37,595 | $18.07 | 167 |
| 8 | Iowa | $34,721 | $16.69 | 435 |
| 9 | Utah | $33,788 | $16.24 | 469 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $36,513 | $17.55 | 636 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $32,513 | $15.63 | 153 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $33,199 | $15.96 | 688 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $35,748 | $17.19 | 13 |
| 14 | Missouri | $32,252 | $15.51 | 892 |
| 15 | Vermont | $34,501 | $16.59 | 63 |
| 16 | Ohio | $32,555 | $15.65 | 899 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $32,547 | $15.65 | 1,245 |
| 18 | California | $33,707 | $16.21 | 4,102 |
| 19 | New York | $33,146 | $15.94 | 1,591 |
| 20 | Indiana | $31,808 | $15.29 | 784 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $30,145 | $14.49 | 318 |
| 22 | Maine | $32,681 | $15.71 | 113 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $34,345 | $16.51 | 560 |
| 24 | Alaska | $34,500 | $16.59 | 29 |
| 25 | Delaware | $32,547 | $15.65 | 124 |
| 26 | Montana | $33,147 | $15.94 | 80 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $35,397 | $17.02 | 127 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $30,157 | $14.50 | 599 |
| 29 | Michigan | $30,704 | $14.76 | 873 |
| 30 | Maryland | $32,772 | $15.76 | 516 |
| 31 | Colorado | $31,213 | $15.01 | 719 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $29,561 | $14.21 | 322 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $28,339 | $13.62 | 856 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $34,787 | $16.72 | 21 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $28,183 | $13.55 | 502 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $29,275 | $14.07 | 392 |
| 37 | Illinois | $31,193 | $15.00 | 925 |
| 38 | Kansas | $29,964 | $14.41 | 257 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $30,394 | $14.61 | 96 |
| 40 | Arizona | $30,605 | $14.71 | 411 |
| 41 | Virginia | $29,507 | $14.19 | 1,098 |
| 42 | Texas | $27,972 | $13.45 | 2,412 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $26,716 | $12.84 | 1,298 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $27,537 | $13.24 | 338 |
| 45 | Alabama | $25,429 | $12.23 | 591 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $28,396 | $13.65 | 176 |
| 47 | Georgia | $25,220 | $12.13 | 1,483 |
| 48 | New Jersey | $29,126 | $14.00 | 704 |
| 49 | Florida | $23,420 | $11.26 | 2,305 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $23,528 | $11.31 | 232 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $24,650 | $11.85 | 121 |
Highest Paying Cities For Industrial Workers
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Bear Lake, MN | $36,577 | $17.59 | 6 |
| 2 | Bettendorf, IA | $34,767 | $16.71 | 1 |
| 3 | Lancaster, NY | $33,631 | $16.17 | 1 |
| 4 | Cleveland, OH | $33,359 | $16.04 | |
| 5 | Billings, MT | $32,910 | $15.82 | |
| 6 | Gary, IN | $32,631 | $15.69 | |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $32,531 | $15.64 | |
| 8 | Lansing, IL | $31,191 | $15.00 | |
| 9 | Morgantown, WV | $30,845 | $14.83 | |
| 10 | Troy, MI | $30,732 | $14.78 | |
| 11 | Manassas, VA | $30,570 | $14.70 | |
| 12 | Omaha, NE | $29,612 | $14.24 | |
| 13 | Amarillo, TX | $29,359 | $14.11 | |
| 14 | Hillsborough, NJ | $29,089 | $13.99 | |
| 15 | Knoxville, TN | $28,231 | $13.57 |
Industrial Worker Salary by Years of Experience
Industrial Workers Salary Details
What is an Industrial Worker's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $31,464 | $2,622 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest Paying Types of Industrial Workers
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handle Machine Operator | $29,598 | $2,467 | $14.23 | 110,258 |
| Production Internship | $33,066 | $2,755 | $15.90 | 98,437 |
| Machine Operator/Forklift Operator | $32,452 | $2,704 | $15.60 | 120,073 |
| Assembly Line Worker | $27,929 | $2,327 | $13.43 | 88,030 |
| Driver/Warehouse Worker | $35,198 | $2,933 | $16.92 | 310,383 |
| General Warehouse Worker | $32,215 | $2,685 | $15.49 | 261,027 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Industrial Workers The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clean Harbors | $37,712 | $18.13 | 9 |
| 2 | BorgWarner | $36,543 | $17.57 | |
| 3 | Anheuser-Busch | $32,907 | $15.82 | 13 |
| 4 | Aerotek | $31,482 | $15.14 | 1,120 |
| 5 | Kelly Services | $31,329 | $15.06 | 253 |
| 6 | Staffmark | $31,320 | $15.06 | 202 |
| 7 | Adecco | $31,284 | $15.04 | 224 |
| 8 | Caliper Family of Companies | $31,233 | $15.02 | |
| 9 | LaborMAX Staffing | $31,197 | $15.00 | |
| 10 | PeopleReady | $31,130 | $14.97 | 1,177 |
| 11 | Onin Staffing | $31,059 | $14.93 | 1 |
| 12 | DHL | $31,010 | $14.91 | 18 |
| 13 | PeopleShare | $30,863 | $14.84 | |
| 14 | Automation Personnel Services | $30,625 | $14.72 | 1 |
| 15 | MBS Solutions | $30,539 | $14.68 | |
| 16 | RESOURCE | $30,344 | $14.59 | 4 |
| 17 | ManpowerGroup | $30,068 | $14.46 | 19 |
| 18 | Schebler | $30,029 | $14.44 | 2 |
| 19 | Thompson Ehle | $29,751 | $14.30 | 1 |
| 20 | C&K Industrial Services | $29,707 | $14.28 |
Industrial Worker Pay Trends
Average Industrial Worker Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Industrial Worker Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,500 | $15.13 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $30,000 | $14.43 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | $28,600 | $13.75 | +6.0% |
| 2020 | $26,900 | $12.93 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | $25,600 | $12.31 | +3.5% |
Recently Added Industrial Worker Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anheuser-Busch | Industrial Laborer | New Windsor, NY | 11/28/2022 | $31,305 |
| Snelling | Commercial Industrial Worker 3Rd Shift | San Antonio, TX | 11/28/2022 | $35,479 |
| Madden Industrial Craftsmen Inc. | Industrial Laborers-Up To ! | Portland, OR | 11/25/2022 | $33,392 |
| Peopleready | Industrial Worker/Hydroblaster | Jacksonville, FL | 11/21/2022 | $25,044 |
| MSI Express | Industrial Hygiene Workers In A Food Manufacturing Company | Geneva, IL | 11/18/2022 | $35,479 |
| Anheuser-Busch | Industrial Laborer | New Windsor, NY | 11/13/2022 | $31,305 |
| Aerotek | Light Industrial Laborer | White Bear Lake, MN | 11/10/2022 | $48,001 |
| Miller Brother Staffing Solutions LLC | Industrial Laborer | Reading, PA | 11/09/2022 | $37,566 |
| Onin | Industrial Laborer-1St. Shift + Benefits | Morris, AL | 11/08/2022 | $33,392 |
| People Plus, Inc. | Industrial Laborer | Paducah, KY | 11/08/2022 | $37,566 |
Industrial Worker Salaries FAQs
What State Pays Industrial Workers The Most?
Connecticut pays Industrial Workers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $39,331 per year, or $18.91 per hour.
How Do I Know If I'm Being Paid Fairly As An Industrial Worker?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Industrial Worker if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in North Dakota you should be paid close to $39,258 per year.
Have more questions? See all answers to common production and manufacturing questions.
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