Production salary guide 2026
A focused set of 3 widely recognized jobs in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ production occupations group. A role inside a combined BLS occupation is labelled as combined data rather than presented as a role-only estimate. Open a direct occupation for a separately labelled 2026 trend estimate only when the post-2020 history contains at least 4 consecutive exact annual medians and the latest BLS employment estimate is at least 1,000. Take home estimates assume a single filer before state and local income taxes.
| Occupation | An hour | Median | Federal take home |
|---|---|---|---|
Machinist51-4041 | $28.25 | $58,750 | $49,394 |
Welder51-4121 | $25.84 | $53,750 | $45,366 |
Baker51-3011 | $17.87 | $37,160 | $32,046 |
Wages are BLS medians. Take home is an estimate calculated here from federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare; choose an occupation to calculate a specific state.