Median Salary
$39,070
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$18.78
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$53,410
entry level starts ~$31,140
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 166,000 employed
How much do Helpers--Production Workers make?
The median pay for Helpers--Production Workers in the United States is $39,070 per year — about $18.78 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $31,140, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $53,410.
That is $22,320 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Helpers--Production Workers salary range by percentile
Half of all Helpers--Production Workers earn between $35,220 and $45,990 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,140 | $14.97 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,220 | $16.93 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $39,070 | $18.78 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $45,990 | $22.11 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $53,410 | $25.68 |
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Highest-paying states for Helpers--Production Workers
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. North Dakota leads the country for Helpers--Production Workers pay at $46,170 a year, followed by Montana ($46,110) and Iowa ($45,560). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $33,880 — a gap of $12,290 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 49 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
North Dakota $46,170Montana $46,110Iowa $45,560Colorado $45,550Washington $45,450Oregon $45,390Connecticut $45,260Wisconsin $45,100Nebraska $45,020Minnesota $44,720Rhode Island $44,720Maryland $44,680Hawaii $44,380Maine $44,120California $43,970New York $43,540New Hampshire $42,740Alaska $42,530Massachusetts $42,280Indiana $42,210Kentucky $42,130Michigan $41,660Illinois $41,480Pennsylvania $41,060Missouri $40,580Wyoming $40,200Nevada $39,730Arizona $39,680Ohio $39,600Vermont $39,540North Carolina $39,410New Jersey $39,290West Virginia $39,190Delaware $38,380Tennessee $38,330Idaho $38,240Florida $37,950Virginia $37,740Kansas $37,320Utah $37,110South Carolina $36,610Texas $36,610Louisiana $36,400Georgia $36,280Oklahoma $36,240Alabama $35,910New Mexico $35,650Arkansas $35,540Mississippi $33,880
Workforce and education
About 166,000 people work as Helpers--Production Workers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $41,120 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Helpers--Production Workers make in the United States?
The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in the United States is $39,070 per year, or about $18.78 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $31,140, while the top 10% of earners make $53,410 or more.
How does Helpers--Production Workers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Helpers--Production Workers median of $39,070 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Helpers--Production Workers the most?
North Dakota is the highest-paying state for Helpers--Production Workers, with a median salary of $46,170 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Helpers--Production Workers need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Helpers--Production Workers work in the United States?
About 166,000 people were employed as Helpers--Production Workers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.