How much does a helpers--production worker make in California?
$43,970a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in California. That is $21.14 an hour or $3,664 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.14
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 16,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,640Median: $43,970Highest 10%: $62,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,640 | $17.62 | |
| 25th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| Median | $43,970 | $21.14 | |
| 75th | $49,290 | $23.70 | |
| 90th | $62,130 | $29.87 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $49,920 |
| Napa, CA | $48,420 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,320 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,120 |
| Redding, CA | $46,340 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,290 |
| San Jose, CA | $46,170 |
| Salinas, CA | $46,030 |
| Vallejo, CA | $44,940 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,910 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,210 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $42,490 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $42,360 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $42,320 |
| Visalia, CA | $41,540 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $40,800 |
| Chico, CA | $40,540 |
| Fresno, CA | $40,540 |
| Modesto, CA | $39,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $39,730 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $39,700 |
| Merced, CA | $38,880 |
| El Centro, CA | $38,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--production workers.
| 12. Maryland | $44,680 |
| 13. Hawaii | $44,380 |
| 14. Maine | $44,120 |
| 15. California | $43,970 |
| 16. New York | $43,540 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $42,740 |
| 18. Alaska | $42,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--production worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.14 ($43,970 a year).
Do helpers--production workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $43,970 against $39,070 nationally, 13% more.
Where does California rank for helpers--production worker pay?
California ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays helpers--production workers the most?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median of $49,920 a year.
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.