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The Senior Production Associate position plays a vital role in ensuring efficient operations within manufacturing settings. As of October 2025, the average salary is approximately $59,051 annually, translating to about $28 per hour. Factors influencing salary include geographic location, industry, and years of experience.
Senior Production Associates can find higher salaries in states like California, New York, and Texas. These regions typically offer competitive compensation due to higher living costs and demand for skilled workers. Additionally, roles in specialized industries such as aerospace and pharmaceuticals tend to provide better salary prospects.
Monitoring salary trends for Senior Production Associates reveals a steady increase in earnings over the past several years. This upward trajectory reflects the growing importance of production efficiency and quality assurance in various sectors. Job seekers considering this field should stay informed about industry standards to maximize their earning potential.
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The average senior production associate salary in Hawaii, California, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average senior production associate salary states are Arkansas, Kansas, and Mississippi.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $69,612 | $33.47 |
| 2 | California | $77,640 | $37.33 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $76,451 | $36.76 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $66,096 | $31.78 |
| 5 | Ohio | $60,167 | $28.93 |
| 6 | Maine | $62,993 | $30.29 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $72,731 | $34.97 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $74,073 | $35.61 |
| 9 | Vermont | $63,030 | $30.30 |
| 10 | Nevada | $65,127 | $31.31 |
| 11 | New York | $74,506 | $35.82 |
| 12 | Indiana | $58,641 | $28.19 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $81,678 | $39.27 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $69,901 | $33.61 |
| 15 | Michigan | $59,471 | $28.59 |
| 16 | Delaware | $68,126 | $32.75 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $72,137 | $34.68 |
| 18 | Texas | $63,708 | $30.63 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $59,252 | $28.49 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $57,648 | $27.72 |
| 21 | Arizona | $61,076 | $29.36 |
| 22 | Maryland | $69,911 | $33.61 |
| 23 | Utah | $57,456 | $27.62 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $55,200 | $26.54 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $54,457 | $26.18 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $78,599 | $37.79 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $59,548 | $28.63 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $58,802 | $28.27 |
| 29 | Oregon | $58,019 | $27.89 |
| 30 | Iowa | $52,727 | $25.35 |
| 31 | Illinois | $55,778 | $26.82 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $54,911 | $26.40 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $54,489 | $26.20 |
| 34 | Georgia | $54,478 | $26.19 |
| 35 | Colorado | $56,575 | $27.20 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $54,378 | $26.14 |
| 37 | Alabama | $53,856 | $25.89 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $51,820 | $24.91 |
| 39 | Kansas | $51,134 | $24.58 |
| 40 | Virginia | $56,469 | $27.15 |
| 41 | Missouri | $52,883 | $25.42 |
| 42 | Idaho | $51,284 | $24.66 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $54,363 | $26.14 |
| 44 | Washington | $53,799 | $25.86 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $51,378 | $24.70 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $51,166 | $24.60 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $49,998 | $24.04 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $52,598 | $25.29 |
| 49 | Florida | $48,338 | $23.24 |
| 50 | Montana | $44,824 | $21.55 |
| 51 | Alaska | $42,165 | $20.27 |
The highest-paying cities for senior production associates are Berkeley, CA, Boston, MA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkeley, CA | $79,921 | $38.42 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $76,279 | $36.67 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $74,777 | $35.95 |
| 4 | Pasadena, TX | $64,189 | $30.86 |
| 5 | Rocky Mount, NC | $62,092 | $29.85 |
| 6 | Wheeling, WV | $61,236 | $29.44 |
| 7 | Sumter, SC | $55,016 | $26.45 |
| 8 | Saint Louis, MO | $53,506 | $25.72 |
| 9 | Roanoke, VA | $52,621 | $25.30 |
A senior production associate's salary ranges from $37,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $92,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $92,000 | $7,667 | $44 |
| 75th Percentile | $74,000 | $6,167 | $36 |
| Average | $59,051 | $4,921 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| 10th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
The highest paying types of senior production associates are lead person, production supervisor/manager, and production superintendent.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leader | $86,964 | $7,247 | $41.81 | 172,293 |
| Lead Operator | $88,429 | $7,369 | $42.51 | 87,338 |
| Supervisor | $53,902 | $4,492 | $25.91 | 224,920 |
| Lead Person | $105,432 | $8,786 | $50.69 | 87,619 |
| Operation Supervisor | $57,279 | $4,773 | $27.54 | 94,116 |
| Production Control Supervisor | $75,132 | $6,261 | $36.12 | 107,723 |
Top companies hiring senior production associates now:
Senior production associate salaries at ORIX USA and MSCI are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior production associate salary at companies like JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Sigma-Aldrich are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ORIX USA | $118,002 | $56.73 |
| 2 | MSCI | $90,245 | $43.39 |
| 3 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $82,555 | $39.69 |
| 4 | Sigma-Aldrich | $80,454 | $38.68 |
| 5 | Cummins | $75,471 | $36.28 |
| 6 | Celanese | $70,431 | $33.86 |
| 7 | New York Life Insurance | $65,536 | $31.51 |
| 8 | Eaton | $62,018 | $29.82 |
| 9 | AgReliant Genetics | $59,146 | $28.44 |
| 10 | Robert Half | $59,125 | $28.43 |
| 11 | University of Southern California | $58,381 | $28.07 |
| 12 | Avantor | $58,293 | $28.03 |
| 13 | L3Harris | $58,068 | $27.92 |
| 14 | Cibus | $57,761 | $27.77 |
| 15 | Raytheon Technologies | $57,706 | $27.74 |
| 16 | Kelly Services | $55,478 | $26.67 |
| 17 | Steve Madden | $51,167 | $24.60 |
| 18 | Campbell University | $38,068 | $18.30 |
| 19 | Bimbo Bakeries | $37,894 | $18.22 |
The average senior production associate salary has risen by $8,625 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior production associate earned $50,426 annually, but today, they earn $59,051 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for senior production associates over the last decade.
Compare senior production associate salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare senior production associate salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,100 | $28.39 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $57,600 | $27.69 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $56,800 | $27.29 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $55,300 | $26.59 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $54,300 | $26.10 | +2.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins | Production Associate Senior 1St. Shift | Bloomfield, NJ | 06/24/2025 | $40,000 |
| Williams Lea | Hybrid Dual Document Production Associate, Sr./Creative Designer-MON-FRI 9Am-6Pm | Wheeling, WV | 06/12/2025 | $38,610 |
| L3Harris | Senior Associate, Production Planning | Clifton, NJ | 06/05/2025 | $59,000 |
| Williams Lea | Hybrid Document Production Associate, SR.-MON-FRI 3PM PM | Wheeling, WV | 05/25/2025 | $36,689 |
| Eaton Corporation | Senior Production Associate-Barrier-B Shift | Sumter, SC | 05/04/2025 | $35,479 |
| Pebble Labs | Senior Production Associate | Fremont, CA | 04/28/2025 | $58,436 |
| Williams Lea | Hybrid Dual Document Production Associate, Sr./Creative Designer-SUN-Thurs 1Pm-10Pm | Wheeling, WV | 04/27/2025 | $38,610 |
| Williams Lea | Document Production Associate, SR.-Monday To Friday PM To AM EST | Columbus, OH | 04/12/2025 | $39,152 |
| Eaton Corporation | Senior Production Assocaite (MC) | Sumter, SC | 04/11/2025 | $36,898 |
| American Electric Power | Energy Production Supv SR | Winfield, WV | 03/30/2025 | $112,869 |
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