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How much does a helpers--production worker make in Cedar Rapids?

$41,740a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. That is $20.07 an hour or $3,478 a month.

Hourly
$20.07
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
106 of 317
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,810Median: $41,740Highest 10%: $66,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,810$14.33
25th$34,500$16.59
Median$41,740$20.07
75th$53,330$25.64
90th$66,620$32.03

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

Des Moines, IA$52,050
Waterloo, IA$48,520
Davenport, IA$46,710
Sioux City, IA$44,170
Ames, IA$39,070
Omaha, NE$34,620
Helpers--Production Worker salary in Iowa Helpers--Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Cedar Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

Paper Goods Machine Setter$83,470
Food Batchmaker$77,920
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,640
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$67,700
Crushing$64,670
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$64,520
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,800
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,170
Welder$56,750
Machinist$56,000
Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helpers--production worker make an hour in Cedar Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area is $20.07 ($41,740 a year).

Do helpers--production workers make more in Cedar Rapids than the national average?

Yes: $41,740 against $39,070 nationally, 7% more.

How does Cedar Rapids compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $45,560, so Cedar Rapids pays 8% less.

Where does Cedar Rapids rank for helpers--production worker pay?

106 of 317 metro areas with data.

How much does a helpers--production worker make starting out in Cedar Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,620 or more.

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.