Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Helpers--Production Workers in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$36,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.60
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $39,070
State Rank
#42 of 49
30,470 employed here

How much do Helpers--Production Workers make in Texas?

Helpers--Production Workers working in Texas earn a median salary of $36,610 per year, or about $17.60 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $39,070 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $28,420 while the top 10% make $47,840 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $32,690 and $41,700 a year.

Helpers--Production Workers salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,420$13.66
25th percentile (early career)$32,690$15.72
50th percentile (median)$36,610$17.60
75th percentile (experienced)$41,700$20.05
90th percentile (top earners)$47,840$23.00

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 42nd out of 49 states and territories for Helpers--Production Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1North Dakota$46,170
2Montana$46,110
3Iowa$45,560
4Colorado$45,550
5Washington$45,450

Working as Helpers--Production Workers in Texas

Nationally, about 166,000 people work as Helpers--Production Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($36,610) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Helpers--Production Workers make in Texas?
The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Texas is $36,610 per year, or about $17.60 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,420 at the entry level to $47,840 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Helpers--Production Workers about 6% less than the national median of $39,070. Texas ranks 42nd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Helpers--Production Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,610 a year. About 30,470 Helpers--Production Workers are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.