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Production Occupations Salaries
in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $29.66 – $32.63
Average Annual Pay
Range: $61,693 – $67,862
Salaries for Production Occupations near New Orleans-Metairie
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$20.59
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$23.28
25.2%Lower than Production Occupations in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Alaska, AK
$32.30
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Arizona, AZ
$26.17
16.0%Lower than Production Occupations in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Arkansas, AR
$22.42
28.0%Lower than Production Occupations in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
How much do Production Occupations make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$26.47/hr
Range: $25.21 - $27.74
Annual Rate
$55,060
Range: $52,439 - $57,683
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.14/hr
Range: $29.66 - $32.63
Annual Rate
$64,777
Range: $61,693 - $67,862
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.81/hr
Range: $34.11 - $37.52
Annual Rate
$74,494
Range: $70,947 - $78,041
Production Occupations job description
Production Occupations professionals work in production facilities to manufacture goods and products. They operate machinery, assemble components, and ensure quality standards are met throughout the production process.
- •Operate manufacturing equipment
- •Assemble products according to specifications
- •Perform quality control checks
- •Maintain production equipment
- •Follow safety procedures
- •Meet production quotas
- •Machine operation
- •Attention to detail
- •Quality control
- •Physical stamina
- •Basic math skills
- •Safety awareness
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Manufacturing experience preferred
- •Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
- •Ability to stand for extended periods
