How much does a manufacturing team member make?

The average manufacturing team member salary in the United States is $31,008. Manufacturing team member salaries typically range between $23,000 and $40,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for manufacturing team members is $14.91 per hour. Manufacturing team member salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Manufacturing team members earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.

Manufacturing team member salary

Q: What state pays Manufacturing Team Members the most?

Massachusetts pays Manufacturing Team Members the most in the United States, with an average salary of $37,004 per year, or $17.79 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a manufacturing team member?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a manufacturing team member if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Vermont you should be paid close to $36,308 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Manufacturing Team Member?

A good starting salary for a manufacturing team member is $21,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a manufacturing team member in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for manufacturing team members is $29,096, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a manufacturing team member can vary by state.

Q: How much do manufacturing people make?

Manufacturing people make $12.78 hourly ($26,000 yearly). The range in pay for manufacturing positions is between $22,000 to $31,000 a year, and factors such as location and industry type impact where someone in manufacturing falls on this pay scale.

Q: How much do production team leaders make?

Production team leaders make $35,000 a year, on average ($17.07 an hour). There is a considerable range in how much a production team leader can make, starting from as little as $21,000 a year to as much as $57,000 a year. Factors such as the location and industry type impact how much production team leaders can earn.

Q: Is manufacturing a high-paying job?

No, manufacturing is not a high-paying job. Although there are many different types of manufacturing industries and positions, the average manufacturer worker earns between $17 to $45 an hour.

Average manufacturing team member salary

$14.91

$31,008 yearly

Entry-level manufacturing team member salary

$23,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Manufacturing Team Member Salary

The average salary for a Manufacturing Team Member in the United States is $31,008 per year, which translates to about $15 per hour. Compensation varies widely based on factors such as location, experience, and specific industry. For instance, states like Washington and California often provide higher wages due to the cost of living and industry demands.

Salary Variations by State

In states such as New York, the average salary can exceed $35,000, while in less populated areas, it may be lower. Understanding these geographical differences is vital for prospective employees looking to maximize their earnings.

Career Growth Opportunities

With experience, manufacturing team members can advance to higher-paying roles, such as supervisors or technical specialists, further boosting their salary potential. To navigate your career effectively, it’s essential to stay informed about industry trends and regional salary standards.

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Average manufacturing team member salary by state

The highest-paying states for manufacturing team members are Massachusetts, Vermont, and Connecticut. The lowest average manufacturing team member salary states are Florida, Oklahoma, and Wyoming.

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Highest paying states for manufacturing team members

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Michigan	$34,903	$16.78
2	Pennsylvania	$34,471	$16.57
3	Wisconsin	$34,094	$16.39
4	Connecticut	$35,547	$17.09
5	Minnesota	$34,416	$16.55
6	Massachusetts	$37,004	$17.79
7	New Hampshire	$35,525	$17.08
8	Vermont	$36,308	$17.46
9	Iowa	$34,126	$16.41
10	Maine	$34,844	$16.75
11	New Jersey	$35,106	$16.88
12	Ohio	$32,690	$15.72
13	North Dakota	$34,273	$16.48
14	Rhode Island	$34,270	$16.48
15	West Virginia	$31,463	$15.13
16	New York	$35,279	$16.96
17	Delaware	$33,604	$16.16
18	Illinois	$32,323	$15.54
19	Maryland	$33,777	$16.24
20	Kentucky	$29,821	$14.34
21	Mississippi	$31,649	$15.22
22	Indiana	$30,016	$14.43
23	North Carolina	$29,915	$14.38
24	South Dakota	$32,545	$15.65
25	Tennessee	$29,801	$14.33
26	Virginia	$31,884	$15.33
27	Missouri	$30,531	$14.68
28	California	$31,734	$15.26
29	Georgia	$28,448	$13.68
30	Nebraska	$31,004	$14.91
31	Alabama	$27,252	$13.10
32	Colorado	$29,984	$14.42
33	Arkansas	$29,148	$14.01
34	South Carolina	$28,736	$13.82
35	Florida	$27,056	$13.01
36	Texas	$27,924	$13.43
37	Montana	$29,230	$14.05
38	Kansas	$28,085	$13.50
39	Washington	$29,181	$14.03
40	Oregon	$28,694	$13.80
41	Hawaii	$28,755	$13.82
42	Arizona	$27,828	$13.38
43	Utah	$27,149	$13.05
44	Alaska	$28,585	$13.74
45	Wyoming	$26,524	$12.75
46	District of Columbia	$30,133	$14.49
47	Nevada	$27,456	$13.20
48	Oklahoma	$26,779	$12.87
49	Louisiana	$25,941	$12.47
50	Idaho	$26,236	$12.61
51	New Mexico	$25,757	$12.38

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Highest paying cities for manufacturing team members

The highest-paying cities for manufacturing team members are Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Mason City, IA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Boston, MA	$37,097	$17.84
2	New York, NY	$35,246	$16.95
3	Mason City, IA	$35,006	$16.83
4	Minneapolis, MN	$34,436	$16.56
5	Pittsburgh, PA	$34,004	$16.35
6	Chicago, IL	$32,517	$15.63
7	Columbus, OH	$32,354	$15.55
8	Los Angeles, CA	$31,889	$15.33
9	Tupelo, MS	$31,837	$15.31
10	Omaha, NE	$31,354	$15.07
11	Fort Wayne, IN	$30,934	$14.87
12	OFallon, MO	$30,836	$14.82
13	Greenville, NC	$30,381	$14.61
14	Washington, DC	$30,126	$14.48
15	Colorado Springs, CO	$30,046	$14.45
16	Seattle, WA	$29,093	$13.99
17	Rock Hill, SC	$28,983	$13.93
18	Columbus, GA	$28,338	$13.62
19	San Antonio, TX	$28,091	$13.51
20	Chandler, AZ	$27,887	$13.41

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Manufacturing team member salary details

A manufacturing team member's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $40,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average manufacturing team member salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a manufacturing team member's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$40,000	$3,333	$19
75th Percentile	$35,000	$2,917	$17
Average	$31,008	$2,584	$15
25th Percentile	$27,000	$2,250	$13
10th Percentile	$23,000	$1,917	$11

Highest paying manufacturing team member jobs

The highest paying types of manufacturing team members are assembly leader, sales team member, and assembly operator.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Assembly Inspector	$28,624	$2,385	$13.76	32,924
Assembly Operator	$31,928	$2,661	$15.35	87,293
Cashier	$28,144	$2,345	$13.53	456,110
Assembly Worker	$30,331	$2,528	$14.58	85,178
Assembler	$30,849	$2,571	$14.83	22,566
Medical Assembler	$31,681	$2,640	$15.23	61,889

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Which companies pay manufacturing team members the most?

Manufacturing team member salaries at Tata Group and BD are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average manufacturing team member salary at companies like AT&T; and Raytheon Technologies are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Tata Group	$71,527	$34.39
2	BD	$44,759	$21.52
3	AT&T	$44,369	$21.33
4	Raytheon Technologies	$44,195	$21.25
5	Post Holdings	$43,142	$20.74
6	PepsiCo	$42,892	$20.62
7	KPMG LLP	$42,885	$20.62
8	Cargill	$42,591	$20.48
9	Barry-Wehmiller	$42,479	$20.42
10	The Kraft Heinz Company	$41,234	$19.82
11	Pella	$40,824	$19.63
12	Peet's Coffee	$40,564	$19.50
13	Rockwell Automation	$40,237	$19.34
14	WestRock	$40,088	$19.27
15	Ashley HomeStore	$39,872	$19.17
16	MeadWestvaco	$39,383	$18.93
17	Owens & Minor	$38,896	$18.70
18	Target	$38,830	$18.67
19	ALLIANCE DOOR PRODUCTS	$38,540	$18.53
20	Land O'Lakes	$38,512	$18.52

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Manufacturing team member salary trends

The average manufacturing team member salary has risen by $5,927 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average manufacturing team member earned $25,081 annually, but today, they earn $31,008 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for manufacturing team members over the last decade.

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Average manufacturing team member salary over time

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Manufacturing team member salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$31,000	$14.91	+3.6%
2024	$29,900	$14.37	+2.6%
2023	$29,100	$13.99	+3.0%
2022	$28,200	$13.58	+2.9%
2021	$27,400	$13.19	+3.3%

Recently added manufacturing team member salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Integer	Manufacturing Team Member II-2Nd Shift	Alden, NY	06/27/2025	$41,740
Aisin World Corp of America	Manufacturing Team Member	London, KY	06/27/2025	$36,001
Aisin World Corp of America	Hourly Manufacturing Team Member	Marion, IL	06/27/2025	$38,401
Nissha Medical Technologies	Manufacturing Team Member-3Rd Shift Positions	Norwalk, OH	06/24/2025	$39,110
Integer	Manufacturing Team Member	Minneapolis, MN	06/21/2025	$35,479
Rubb	Manufacturing Team Member-Fabrication Department	Sanford, ME	06/21/2025	$41,740
Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co, LLC	Manufacturing Team Members-Opening 2Nd Shift Positions!	Winterset, IA	06/21/2025	$37,566
Rogue Fitness	Manufacturing Team Member-General OPS	Columbus, OH	06/20/2025	$41,740
GF Ledger	Manufacturing Team Member II	Glens Falls, NY	06/17/2025	$35,270
Lippert Components	Manufacturing Team Member	Gloversville, NY	06/16/2025	$41,740

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