Production assistant salary in United States

The average salary for a Production Assistant is $19.18 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 3.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 3, 2026.

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Production Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $13.97 and a high of $26.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Production Assistant include New York, NY at $25.96 per hour, Secaucus, NJ at $23.43 per hour, and Los Angeles, CA at $22.46 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Production Assistant include Anduril ($221,000 per year) and Active Production & Design ($123,500 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Production Assistant salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Production Assistant: Average $19.57 per hour
• Senior Production Assistant: Average $55.01 per hour