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Job outlook for production finishers in the United States
Are production finisher jobs in demand?
Production finisher job and salary trends over time
Production finisher jobs over time
Production finisher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 88 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 93 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 91 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 90 | 0.00% |
Average production finisher salary over time
Production finisher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,271 | $15.03 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $30,505 | $14.67 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $30,062 | $14.45 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $29,291 | $14.08 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $28,748 | $13.82 | +2.6% |
Production finisher jobs by state
Most common states for production finishers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 488 | 16% |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 825 | 14% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 763 | 14% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 811 | 12% |
| 5 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,231 | 11% |
| 6 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 492 | 11% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 149 | 11% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 142 | 11% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 69 | 11% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 323 | 10% |
| 11 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 294 | 10% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 200 | 10% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 362 | 9% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,038 | 8% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 985 | 8% |
| 16 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 776 | 8% |
| 17 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 507 | 8% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 131 | 8% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 67 | 8% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 57 | 8% |
Most common cities for production finishers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wentzville | 1 | 3% | $29,591 |
| 2 | Livonia | 2 | 2% | $32,508 |
| 3 | Scottsdale | 2 | 1% | $28,141 |
Production Finisher job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of production finisher experts
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
What skills stand out on Production Finisher resumes?
Dr. Robin Mello Ph.D.: -Communication (The arts teach expertise in this area.) and negotiation
-Leadership and project management (Believe it or not, the arts focus on time management and high commitment to work ethic.)
-New ideas and innovations (Developing ideas and solutions and working on them through to the finished project)
-Curiosity and risk taking
-Technology skills (Film and theatre production are focused on mentoring in shops and laboratories.)
-Imagination and interpersonal skills
-Curiosity - independence - knowing how to follow through on tasks and projects
-Cultural literacy and diversity
-Singing, dancing, storytelling, acting, writing, designing, comedy, and scholarship