Factory Line Worker

Factory Line Worker Salary

$21K

$34K

$92K

$41,066

/year

$19.74

/hour

Factory Line Worker Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$41,066

Columbus

Ohio

$39,666

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    How much does a Factory Line Worker make?

    As of Aug 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Factory Line Worker in the United States is $41,066 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.74 an hour. This is the equivalent of $789/week or $3,422/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $92,000 and as low as $21,000, the majority of Factory Line Worker salaries currently range between $30,500 (25th percentile) to $38,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $72,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Factory Line Worker varies greatly (by as much as 7500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Factory Line Worker in your area makes on average $39,666 per year, or $1,400 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $41,066. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Factory Line Worker salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Factory Line Worker jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Factory Line Worker on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Factory Line Worker Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Factory Line Worker job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Long Beach, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $8,406 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $9,877 (24.1%) above the $41,066 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Factory Line Worker appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Nome, AK, and Machias, ME, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Factory Line Worker role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $50,943

    $24.49

    Long Beach, CA

    $50,587

    $24.32

    Sitka, AK

    $49,472

    $23.78

    Kailua-Kona, HI

    $48,961

    $23.54

    San Francisco, CA

    $48,362

    $23.25

    Scottsdale, AZ

    $48,259

    $23.20

    Santa Clara, CA

    $48,230

    $23.19

    San Jose, CA

    $48,129

    $23.14

    Bend, OR

    $47,684

    $22.93

    Machias, ME

    $47,571

    $22.87

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Factory Line Worker Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Factory Line Worker category.

    For example Septic Pumping jobs pay as much as $5,840 (14.2%) more than the average Factory Line Worker salary of $41,066. If you're qualified, finding work as a Septic Pumping may help you make more money than that of the average Factory Line Worker position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Septic Pumping

    $46,906

    $22.55

    Worldwide Promotions

    $44,170

    $21.24

    Forklift Driver

    $37,097

    $17.84

    Cwm

    $35,419

    $17.03

    Fedex Driver Helper

    $35,232

    $16.94

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Factory Line Worker salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $41,066 per year or $19.74 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.