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Production careers

Every production role with a TryHired career hub: what the job is, what it pays, and how to get hired.

Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · O*NET 31.0
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TryHired covers 8 production occupations. The highest median pay among them is Power Plant Operator ($102,040, BLS May 2025).

Roles

8 production roles

Welder$53,750 medianMachinist$58,750 medianBaker$37,160 medianTailor$41,640 medianPower Plant Operator$102,040 medianInspector$48,570 medianDental Laboratory Technician$49,610 medianGlass Blower (BLS: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic)$46,170 median
Where these careers work

Industries employing this field

Data Share of all jobs in production occupations (SOC 51-0000) by industry, 2025, BLS Employment Matrix.

  1. Food manufacturing10.5% of jobs in this field · +4.9% projected change here 2025–35
  2. Transportation equipment manufacturing10.2% of jobs in this field · -2.7% projected change here 2025–35
  3. Fabricated metal product manufacturing9.4% of jobs in this field · -3.3% projected change here 2025–35
  4. Machinery manufacturing5.9% of jobs in this field · -2.6% projected change here 2025–35
  5. Administrative and support services5.9% of jobs in this field · -2.5% projected change here 2025–35
  6. Plastics and rubber products manufacturing4.7% of jobs in this field · +1.3% projected change here 2025–35
  7. Chemical manufacturing4.0% of jobs in this field · +2.7% projected change here 2025–35
  8. Computer and electronic product manufacturing3.3% of jobs in this field · +3.5% projected change here 2025–35

Sources: BLS 2025–35 National Employment Matrix (share of the occupation's jobs, projected change) and BLS OEWS May 2025 industry estimates (mean wage). Different industry estimates are not a pay forecast for any person.