How much does a helpers--production worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.78 an hour or $3,256 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.78
- Average (mean)
- $41,120
- Jobs
- 165,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,140 | $14.97 | |
| 25th | $35,220 | $16.93 | |
| Median | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| 75th | $45,990 | $22.11 | |
| 90th | $53,410 | $25.68 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| North Dakota | $46,170 |
| Montana | $46,110 |
| Iowa | $45,560 |
| Colorado | $45,550 |
| Washington | $45,450 |
| Oregon | $45,390 |
| Connecticut | $45,260 |
| Wisconsin | $45,100 |
| Nebraska | $45,020 |
| Minnesota | $44,720 |
| Rhode Island | $44,720 |
| Maryland | $44,680 |
| Hawaii | $44,380 |
| Maine | $44,120 |
| California | $43,970 |
| New York | $43,540 |
| New Hampshire | $42,740 |
| Alaska | $42,530 |
| Massachusetts | $42,280 |
| Indiana | $42,210 |
| Kentucky | $42,130 |
| Michigan | $41,660 |
| Illinois | $41,480 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,060 |
| Missouri | $40,580 |
| Wyoming | $40,200 |
| Nevada | $39,730 |
| Arizona | $39,680 |
| Ohio | $39,600 |
| Vermont | $39,540 |
| North Carolina | $39,410 |
| New Jersey | $39,290 |
| West Virginia | $39,190 |
| Delaware | $38,380 |
| Tennessee | $38,330 |
| Idaho | $38,240 |
| Florida | $37,950 |
| Virginia | $37,740 |
| Kansas | $37,320 |
| Utah | $37,110 |
| South Carolina | $36,610 |
| Texas | $36,610 |
| Louisiana | $36,400 |
| Georgia | $36,280 |
| Oklahoma | $36,240 |
| Alabama | $35,910 |
| New Mexico | $35,650 |
| Arkansas | $35,540 |
| Mississippi | $33,880 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reading, PA | $54,550 |
| Albany, OR | $52,290 |
| Des Moines, IA | $52,050 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $50,480 |
| Fargo, ND | $50,190 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $50,110 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $49,920 |
| New Haven, CT | $49,900 |
| Lewiston, ID | $49,680 |
| Racine, WI | $49,020 |
| Pueblo, CO | $48,970 |
| Wausau, WI | $48,790 |
| Hartford, CT | $48,690 |
| Green Bay, WI | $48,670 |
| Waterloo, IA | $48,520 |
In other countries
Helpers--Production Worker belongs to the international group "Manufacturing labourers not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$43,220
- Painting$41,600
- Coating$48,250
- Semiconductor Processing Technician$51,430
- Photographic Process Worker and Processing Machine Operator$40,610
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,690
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,120
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$46,460
- Cleaning$43,530
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$41,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--production worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.78 ($39,070 a year).
How much does a helpers--production worker make a month?
About $3,256 a month before tax, based on a median of $39,070 a year.
How much does a helpers--production worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,140 or less a year ($14.97 an hour); the top 10% make $53,410 or more.
Which state pays helpers--production workers the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $46,170 a year, followed by Montana ($46,110) and Iowa ($45,560).
Which city pays helpers--production workers the most?
Reading, PA, with a median of $54,550 a year.
How many helpers--production workers are there in the United States?
About 165,700 people work as helpers--production workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.